Accident Sequence
During a training flight, a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot landed on a rough dirt/grass strip measuring 2200 feet in length. The CFI reported that as the student initiated a rough field takeoff from the strip, the aircraft became airborne "just before the middle point of the runway." At that moment, the stall warning began to sound. The CFI stated that he pushed the yoke forward in an attempt to coax acceleration, but the aircraft's speed remained at approximately 55 knots, and the aircraft would not accelerate or climb.
Aircraft Performance
According to the CFI, the aircraft remained about 10 feet above the surface and felt overweight, underpowered, and sluggish. With insufficient runway remaining to abort the takeoff, the CFI hoped to gain acceleration while descending over a bluff located beyond the end of the runway. However, the aircraft struck a bush or low tree, then rotated about its vertical axis and crashed. The CFI reported that the stall warning continued to sound until the aircraft "started sliding down the bluff."
Post-Accident Examination
No preimpact mechanical problem was found with the aircraft. The CFI and student were the sole occupants; no information on injuries was provided in the source.