Very humbling I'm sure, but I would have thought just as much for the instructor as many have their hand on the throttle and check its closed before start.
Many have done it before you and I am sure many will do in the future.
The damage will depend on the degree of the over speed, but the engine will be very thoroughly inspected and probably overhauled.
Your school will have insurance, there may be an excess though.
We all make mistakes, hopefully we learn from them.
Last edited by Redland; 11th Sep 2016 at 23:27.