Incident Overview
During a flight training exercise, a certified flight instructor (CFI) was demonstrating a soft field takeoff from a grass area adjacent to the runway. The aircraft lifted off initially but then settled back onto the grass.
Sequence of Events
As the aircraft settled, the right main landing gear contacted a hole in the ground. This caused the aircraft to veer to the right and pitch up. The aircraft became airborne again, but immediately the stall warning activated, and the aircraft touched down once more.
The CFI then initiated abort procedures. However, the aircraft became airborne a third time. It then descended down a slope, collided with trees, and came to rest.
Observations
The incident involved a training maneuver conducted on a grass surface. The hole in the ground was a factor in the directional control loss. The CFI attempted to abort the takeoff after the second touchdown, but the aircraft became airborne again and could not avoid the trees at the bottom of the slope.
No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, injuries, or environmental conditions.