Accident Overview
On an instructional flight, the airplane experienced a runway excursion during the takeoff roll. The aircraft veered off the runway and collided with a precision approach path indicator (PAPI) and a ditch, resulting in substantial damage.
Event Details
The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that during the takeoff roll, the airplane pulled "hard" to the left and departed the runway. As soon as the deviation began, the CFI stated that engine power was "pulled out" and "hard" right rudder and brake were also applied. Despite these corrective actions, the airplane continued left, exiting the runway surface and impacting the PAPI and ditch.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage due to the impact. Specific damage items were not detailed in the report. Both the pilot and the CFI were uninjured in the occurrence.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident focused on the sequence of events as described by the CFI. No further causal factors were identified in the available source.