What happened
During a flight involving a student pilot and a flight instructor, the aircraft was performing a touch-and-go landing sequence. The initial landing was reported as uneventful. However, during the subsequent takeoff, the aircraft began to weather vane.
In an attempt to maintain control, the pilot retarded the throttle to idle and applied left rudder input. Despite these efforts, the aircraft veered off the runway and struck a runway light. The momentum caused the plane to swing in a 180-degree arc, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Findings
The occupants reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of any aircraft systems prior to the accident. The flight instructor also attempted rudder control input during the excursion but was unable to maintain directional control as the aircraft moved toward the right edge of the runway.