Event Sequence
The accident occurred during the second dual instructional flight flown by the new owner and the instructor pilot in this aircraft. The owner, a private pilot, required 10 hours of flight time to meet insurance requirements. After approximately 30 minutes of airwork, the flight returned to the airport to land in light and variable wind conditions.
A normal approach and full stall landing were executed. Following touchdown, the aircraft began drifting to the left. The owner initially used ailerons to correct the drift, then, at the instructor pilot's instruction, applied right rudder. According to the instructor pilot, the aircraft then turned toward the right side of the runway and went up on its left main gear and tailwheel.
Loss of Control
The instructor pilot stated that he attempted to take control of the aircraft, but the owner would not release the controls. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed.
Aircraft Damage
Examination revealed that the left main landing gear attach bolt was found in the gear attach hole. The bolt was bent and its threads were stripped off.