Accident Sequence
The student pilot reported that he taxied onto the runway, added power, and applied elevator back pressure. Witnesses observed the airplane pitch up excessively, lift off the runway, and then touch down shortly thereafter. The airplane lifted off the runway a second time with a high pitch attitude. It was then observed rolling into a steep left bank followed by a pitch down action. The airplane collided with the ground a few moments later. The sequence began with an excessive nose-up attitude during the initial lift-off. After a brief touchdown, the airplane became airborne again with a pronounced nose-high attitude. The subsequent roll into a steep left bank and pitch down resulted in the airplane impacting the ground.
Pilot Background
The student pilot had received dual instruction in soft field takeoffs and landings approximately two months prior to the accident date.