Student Pilot and Flight Instructor Disagree on Control Inputs During Touch-and-Go Accident

Accident Sequence

During a touch-and-go maneuver, the airplane touched down on the runway and bounced back into the air. While attempting to recover, the airplane stalled, rolled left, and impacted the ground. The airplane's left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage.

Pilot Statements

According to the flight instructor, during the accident sequence he attempted to take control of the airplane, but the student pilot continued to pull back on the control yoke. In contrast, the student pilot reported that when requested to relinquish the flight controls, he did so.

Mechanical Condition

The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.