Incident Details
A student pilot, who had purchased the aircraft the previous day, requested that a certified flight instructor (CFI) accompany him on a flight to his home airport. En route, the CFI deviated from the planned course to practice touch-and-go landings.
During the touch-and-go maneuver, the pilot initiated a go-around. However, the engine failed to produce full power, and the aircraft was unable to climb.
Pilot Statement
In a subsequent interview with an FAA inspector, the pilot-in-command (PIC) and CFI stated that he noticed the full flaps were still extended after the aircraft lifted off. When he retracted the flaps, the aircraft settled back onto the runway. To avoid running off the runway end, the pilot executed a ground loop.