Incident Overview
A student pilot experienced a loss of directional control during a landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with vegetation. The pilot had completed two previous landings and elected to perform a full-stop landing on the third approach.
Approach and Landing
During the approach for the third landing, the pilot applied left aileron and right rudder control inputs to correct for a left crosswind. The airplane touched down in a three-point landing attitude. Immediately after touchdown, the airplane veered left.
Loss of Control and Runway Excursion
The pilot attempted to maintain directional control using rudder inputs, but the airplane continued to the left and departed the runway. The pilot then applied the brakes, but the airplane continued into terrain and collided with trees and bushes.
Damage and Mechanical Condition
The collision resulted in substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Background
The pilot was a student pilot operating a tailwheel airplane. The specific model and registration of the aircraft were not included in the source.