Incident Overview
An aircraft sustained substantial damage when it exited the runway during an aborted landing. The incident occurred on a training flight, as reported by the instructor onboard.
Sequence of Events
According to the instructor's report, the aircraft turned final and executed a slightly low and fast approach to the runway. The touchdown was flat, and due to excess speed, the aircraft bounced into the air significantly. At that point, the landing was aborted. As power was advanced, the aircraft began a left turn and drifted off the runway. The instructor then called for complete control and returned the aircraft to a wings-level pitch attitude. Despite the application of full power, the aircraft refused to climb and touched down with the right main landing gear first on the grass to the north side of the runway. Subsequently, the aircraft swung nose-right, shearing off the nose gear and left main gear, causing the propeller to strike the ground.
Examination Findings
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions associated with the aircraft during the flight. An examination of the wreckage revealed that the flight controls were operational and correct, and the engine controls were operational as well.