Incident Overview
A recent instructional flight ended when the airplane collided with a barge moored in a waterway alongside the runway. According to the pilot's report, a normal preflight inspection was conducted with no abnormalities noted. Immediately after lift-off, the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and aileron control inputs, but the airplane continued to drift left and struck the barge. The impact caused the airplane to sink in approximately 35 feet of water.
Post-Crash Inspection
After the airplane was retrieved from the water, a post-crash inspection was performed. The inspection revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions. The exact reason for the left drift was not determined from the available information.
Circumstances
The accident occurred during a training flight. The runway is adjacent to a waterway where the barge was moored. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or environmental conditions were provided.