Accident Overview
A student pilot, under the supervision of a certified flight instructor (CFI), was conducting a crosswind takeoff during a dual instructional flight. As the aircraft reached approximately 15 feet above ground level, the CFI reduced engine power to simulate an engine failure. The student pilot responded by raising the aircraft's nose. The CFI corrected this action by lowering the nose. During the subsequent aborted takeoff, the student pilot turned the aircraft into the crosswind. The aircraft then veered off the right side of the runway and struck a runway light.
Sequence of Events
The takeoff was initiated in crosswind conditions. At about 15 feet AGL, the instructor reduced power to simulate an engine failure. The student's immediate reaction was to raise the nose, which the instructor corrected by lowering it. The instructor then aborted the takeoff. During this phase, the student turned the aircraft into the crosswind, leading to a loss of directional control. The aircraft exited the right side of the runway and impacted a runway light.
Conclusion
The event involved a student pilot and an instructor on a training flight. The instructor's simulated engine failure and the student's control inputs during the aborted takeoff led to the aircraft veering off the runway. No further details about injuries, aircraft damage, or other factors were provided in the source.