Student Pilot's Touch and Go Results in Veer-Off and Collision with Bush

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting a touch and go maneuver. According to the pilot's report, the landing was "normal." As he added power for the subsequent takeoff, the airplane began to veer to the left. Despite the pilot's application of right rudder, the airplane continued its leftward deviation, departed the runway, and struck a bush. The impact caused the left main landing gear to collapse. The fuselage and left elevator sustained substantial damage.

Mechanical Condition

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.