Incident Overview
A flight instructor reported that a pilot receiving instruction was performing the second landing of the flight, a soft field landing on runway 31. The wind was from 160 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. During the landing flare, the airplane was "getting pushed" off the centerline. The flight instructor then instructed the pilot to apply full power and perform a go-around.
Sequence of Events
As the go-around was initiated, the airplane's nose wheel struck a light generator located on the side of the runway. The impact caused the airplane to skid across the taxiway and into the grass, resulting in substantial damage to the wing.
Aircraft and Environmental Factors
The flight instructor reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident. No other details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source.