Accident Overview
A pilot conducting a touch-and-go takeoff reported that the airplane "settled" back to the runway after rotation. The airplane then "veered" off the runway, struck a ditch, and nosed over. The pilot provided this account of the event.
Investigation Findings
An FAA inspector examined the accident site and reported that the pilot lost control after the airplane settled back onto the runway. According to the inspector, the airplane departed the side of the runway at approximately a 20-degree angle. It continued for about 200 meters before hitting a ditch and nosing over.
The inspector's findings corroborated the pilot's description of the sequence of events. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the source. Weather conditions, time of day, and ATC involvement were not specified.
The investigation did not assign a probable cause in the source material.