Incident Overview
A student pilot and certified flight instructor (CFI) were conducting a touch-and-go landing at the destination airport. After the initial touchdown, the student pilot relinquished control of the aircraft without coordinating the transfer with the CFI. The airplane subsequently began to drift to the right. The CFI attempted to correct the drift but was unsuccessful.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft continued to veer right, departing the runway surface. It then nosed over into the grass adjacent to the runway. The flight ended with the airplane coming to rest inverted or on its nose in the grassy area.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the wreckage revealed damage to the leading edges and spars of both wings. Investigators conducted an on-scene inspection of the normal wheel brake system, nose wheel assembly, rudder controls, and related systems. No mechanical malfunctions or component failures were found. The CFI did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Findings
The loss of directional control occurred after an uncoordinated transfer of flight controls from the student to the CFI. The subsequent right drift could not be corrected in time to keep the aircraft on the runway. No evidence of a mechanical issue contributing to the event was identified.