Incident Overview
A post-solo student pilot was performing a soft field takeoff on Runway 18, a turf runway measuring 2,550 feet by 140 feet. The wind was variable between 220 and 260 degrees at 15 knots, with gusts to 22 knots.
Sequence of Events
According to the student pilot, as the airplane began to rotate, a gust of wind lifted the right wing. The airplane then veered off the left side of the runway. The flight instructor was unable to regain control of the airplane.
Final Position
The airplane came to a stop approximately 75 feet from the left edge of the runway, nosed down in a soft field. The student pilot reported that the runway condition was rough and bumpy, making directional control difficult.
Contributing Factors
No contributing factors were explicitly stated in the source.
Probable Cause
The source did not state a probable cause.
Safety Information
No safety recommendations or lessons were provided in the source.