Accident Summary
A sport pilot was landing his airplane at the conclusion of a local flight when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that, to compensate for a 7-knot right crosswind, he lowered the right wing and applied left rudder. The airplane touched down on the runway to the left of the centerline, bounced, and subsequently struck a runway light.
Go-Around and Impact
After striking the runway light, the pilot applied full engine power to initiate a go-around. However, during the go-around, the airplane veered to the left and impacted trees on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall and both the left and right wings.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.