Incident Overview
A student pilot experienced a runway excursion during an aborted landing, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot had returned from a cross-country flight, refueled, and then proceeded to the active runway to perform touch-and-go landings.
Sequence of Events
On the final landing of the session, the airplane touched down and immediately veered to the right. Attempting to abort the landing and execute a go-around, the pilot reported that the right wheel made contact with the dirt adjacent to the runway. This caused the airplane to turn sharply to the right. Subsequently, the left wingtip contacted the ground. The pilot then closed the throttle, and the airplane came to a complete stop.
Pilot Report
The student pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the event.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the ground contact and subsequent stop.