Accident Overview
During a personal flight, a Piper J3C-65 was being flown by a pilot who allowed his friend, a non-certificated pilot, to control the airplane during takeoff. The pilot reported that at lift-off, the passenger lost control of the airplane and it veered to the right.
Sequence of Events
The pilot then took control of the airplane, but was unable to maintain control. The airplane subsequently collided with a tree located approximately 100 feet to the right of the end of the runway. The pilot did not report any flight control or mechanical anomalies prior to the accident.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper J3C-65. The flight was conducted as a personal flight. No further details on the aircraft's registration or the specific location of the accident have been provided in the available source.