On September 3, 1983, a Maule M-4 (registration N4623T) was involved in an aviation accident near Monroe, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During touch-and-go practice, a CFI took the controls for takeoff but lost directional control. The aircraft veered off the runway, hit tall grass, and nosed over.
Accident Details
A pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings with a friend who held a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate. After completing a landing, the CFI expressed a desire to fly the aircraft. The pilot offered to let the CFI fly from the left seat, but the CFI declined the offer to change seats. However, the CFI did take control of the aircraft for the subsequent takeoff.
Narrative
During the takeoff roll, directional control was lost. The aircraft departed the runway surface. The main landing gear encountered tall grass, causing the aircraft to nosed over. The accident occurred during daylight hours, and the pilot reported the events as described. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or injuries were provided by the source.