Incident Overview
A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot, who was also the airplane owner, were conducting training on simulated engine-out and aborted takeoff procedures. The first aborted takeoff was completed without incident. During a second attempt, the student pilot over-rotated the airplane, causing it to climb to approximately 20 feet. The student then applied full engine power and landed the airplane back on the runway.
Sequence of Events
Upon landing, the student pilot did not reduce the engine power to idle as instructed by the CFI. Additionally, the student reported that he did not transfer control of the aircraft to the CFI in a timely manner. In response, the CFI applied right rudder and brakes. However, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and collided with a runway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing.
Pilot Information
The student pilot had accumulated approximately 102 hours of total flight experience, of which about 100 hours were in the same make and model of the accident airplane. The CFI reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage Assessment
The impact with the runway sign caused substantial damage to the right wing. The extent of damage to other parts of the airplane was not specified.
Investigation Findings
No mechanical anomalies were identified that could have contributed to the accident. The pilots reported that the airplane was operating normally prior to the event.