Incident Overview
A training flight practicing base-to-final turns ended in an accident when the aircraft entered an unintentional accelerated stall and spin. The flight instructor and student pilot were returning to the airport when the incident occurred.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was flown at approximately 60 knots with 20 degrees of flaps at an altitude of about 800 feet above ground level. During a turn, the student pilot steepened the bank angle. This action led to an unintentional accelerated stall and spin. The student then pulled the yoke rearward and held that position.
Recovery Attempt
The certified flight instructor (CFI) yelled "let go" to the student, who then released the controls. During the recovery effort, the aircraft struck the tops of trees and subsequently crashed. The source does not specify the outcome beyond the crash.
Probable Cause
The source does not state a probable cause for this accident.