Student Pilot Strikes Embankment During Soft Field Takeoff Practice (N761UA)

Event Description

A student pilot was practicing soft field takeoff procedures on a grass landing strip. The pilot initiated a first takeoff from an intersection but aborted the attempt. For the second attempt, the pilot began the takeoff roll with the belief that the aircraft would become airborne. Despite this expectation, the aircraft did not lift off. The ground roll continued until the aircraft reached the far end of the runway, where it struck an embankment.

Pilot's Statement

Following the incident, the pilot stated that proper soft field takeoff techniques should have been utilized and that all available runway length should have been employed during the takeoff. The pilot acknowledged that adherence to correct procedures would have prevented the accident.