On May 1, 1983, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration N2495K) was involved in an aviation accident near Krum, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a simulated forced landing and go-around, the aircraft contacted the ground, shearing the left main landing gear and dragging the left wing. The student pilot failed to react promptly to a second power reduction.
Incident Overview
During a training flight, the flight instructor (CFI) simulated a forced landing for the student pilot. The student was not making the intended landing area, so a go-around was initiated. As the aircraft climbed through 1100 feet, power was again cut off for a simulated landing. The student did not react promptly, and the aircraft entered an excessive rate of descent. Despite the CFI ordering a second go-around, the descent was not corrected before the aircraft contacted the ground.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft's left main landing gear was sheared, and the left wing dragged during ground contact.
Sequence of Events
The CFI gave the student a simulated forced landing during approach.
The student was not making the intended landing area, prompting a go-around.
While climbing through 1100 feet, power was cut again for a landing.
The student did not react promptly, leading to an excessive rate of descent.
The CFI ordered a second go-around, but the descent was not corrected before ground contact.