Accident Overview
A student pilot lost directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll after a touch-and-go landing. The airplane veered left of the runway centerline, departed the runway, and collided with a dirt bank. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported.
Student Pilot Report
The student pilot stated that she had successfully completed her second touch-and-go landing and was beginning her third takeoff when she realized the airplane was still in a full flap configuration. She added power to continue the takeoff and then reached down to retract the flaps. At that moment, she lost directional control. The pilot speculated that she may have inadvertently stepped on the left rudder pedal while reaching for the flap control.
Aircraft Conditions
According to the student pilot, the airplane had been configured with full flaps from the previous landing. No mechanical issues with the airplane were identified during the accident sequence.