Incident Overview
A training flight ended in a collision with a vehicle after the airplane overran the runway during an attempted aborted landing. The accident occurred on the first landing of the flight, as reported by the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and the student pilot.
Sequence of Events
According to the CFI, the landing approach was normal. The student landed the airplane "a couple hundred feet past the displaced threshold." The airplane then bounced, prompting the CFI to instruct the student to initiate a go-around. The student added full power, turned off the carburetor heat, and gradually retracted the flaps. However, the CFI stated the airplane was not climbing at a rate sufficient to clear the 41-foot-tall trees at the end of the runway.
Taking control, the CFI retarded the throttle and brought the airplane back to the runway. Upon touchdown, he applied heavy braking, causing the tires to lock up. The airplane slid off the end of the runway and onto a road, where it contacted a passing car.
The student pilot stated that the touchdown occurred 50 feet past the displaced threshold. Winds were calm at the time of the accident.
Runway Information
According to the Airport/Facility Directory, the total runway length is 2,582 feet with a 1,089-foot displaced threshold. Trees are present at both ends of the runway.
Injuries and Damage
The source does not specify any injuries or damage to persons or property beyond the collision with the vehicle.