Accident Details
A student pilot was conducting touch and go landings at Boire Field. On the takeoff roll after landing, the pilot applied power while being distracted by the flap control setting. During this distraction, the aircraft began to drift to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder in an attempt to correct the drift, but the airplane departed the left side of the runway in a skid.
Pilot Actions
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, attention was drawn to the flap control setting, which led to a loss of directional control. Despite applying maximum right rudder, the aircraft continued to veer left and exited the runway surface.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in damage to both left and right wingtips, the rear spar of both wings, the propeller and spinner, the door frame, the right rear window, and unspecified skin areas. No other damage was reported.
Operational Context
The flight was a training exercise involving touch and go landings. No information was provided regarding weather conditions, time of day, or air traffic control involvement. The aircraft type, registration, and exact number of occupants were not specified in the source.