Primary finding
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The student stated he wanted to land as soon as possible so a following airplane would not have to go around. The airplane touched down hard, bounced and veered to the left of the runway. The student added power in an attempt to straighten out the flight path and go around; however, the airplane continued to the left. The airplane contacted the wind sock pole with the left wing and pivoted around the pole prior to coming to a stop in the grass.
Source record
Factual narrative
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