On March 1, 2003, a Piper PA-18-150 (registration N62712) was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulted in the runway overrun. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an instructional flight, an airplane struck brush and trees after the instructor aborted a touch-and-go takeoff on a 2,500-foot private dirt strip. No mechanical issues were found.
Flight Details
The accident occurred during an instructional flight involving a student and an instructor practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings at a private dirt runway 2,500 feet in length.
Accident Sequence
On the third touch-and-go, the instructor perceived insufficient power to clear trees at the runway's end and initiated an aborted takeoff. The airplane departed the runway, entering heavy brush and small trees, where it collided with obstacles.
Post-Accident Examination
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined both the engine and airframe. The inspection revealed no mechanical malfunctions.
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