Incident Overview
A flight instructor reported that during a touch and go landing in crosswind conditions, with a student pilot at the controls, the airplane touched down on the runway centerline but without perfect longitudinal (heading) alignment. The airplane subsequently veered left.
Actions During the Event
The instructor took control of the airplane, added power to initiate a takeoff, but did not retract any of the "partial" flaps. She maintained the slightly offset direction during the takeoff roll. The airplane became airborne as it exited the left side of the runway.
Impact and Damage
The left wing of the airplane impacted trees and brush. The airplane then came to rest at the bottom of a ravine. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing.
Mechanical Status
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
The automated weather observation station at the accident airport reported that about the time of the incident, the wind was 330° at 7 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The airplane had been landing on runway 6, which would result in a crosswind component.