Accident Overview
A student pilot was conducting an engine run-up in a light-sport airplane. During the procedure, the pilot increased the engine revolutions per minute (rpm) to 4,000. The pilot reported that his right foot slipped off the brake pedal and partially came out of his shoe. While attempting to reposition his foot in the shoe, he inadvertently released the brake.
Narrative
As the pilot released the brake, the airplane turned and departed the paved surface, entering an adjacent cornfield. The front wheel and landing gear struck the field, causing substantial damage to the front of the aircraft. No additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or time of day are available from the source.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the front of the airplane, specifically the front wheel and landing gear area. The extent of damage to other components is not specified.