Incident Overview
A training flight involving a student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) ended in a crash during a simulated engine-out emergency. The student had elected to make an approach to a paved road as part of the exercise.
Sequence of Events
While turning to a final approach at approximately 300 feet above ground level (AGL), the CFI observed power lines in their path. The instructor advised the student to execute a go-around. In response, the student raised the nose of the aircraft without adding power, causing the aircraft to begin stalling.
The CFI immediately attempted to assume control of the aircraft, but the student initially did not relinquish the controls. The instructor eventually recovered from the stall. According to the report, the CFI had to fly beneath the power lines to avoid them.
The aircraft cleared under the power lines, but during the maneuver, the left wing struck an 8-foot-tall street sign. The outboard 4 feet of the wing separated from the aircraft, and the plane subsequently crashed.
Investigation Details
No injuries were reported in the source material. The aircraft type, registration, and other specific details are not mentioned in the provided information.