Incident Details
A student pilot, under the supervision of a certified flight instructor (CFI), was conducting practice engine-out procedures. The student positioned the aircraft for a simulated landing to a wheat field. At a practice altitude, the engine was shut down to simulate engine-out flight characteristics. The engine was subsequently restarted and left at idle power.
Sequence of Events
At approximately 100 feet above ground level (AGL), the student pilot added power for a go-around. However, the engine sputtered several times during the go-around attempt. The CFI took control of the aircraft and began pumping the throttle, but the engine did not respond. When the CFI slowly pushed the throttle forward, the engine quit entirely. A forced landing was made in a wheat field. During the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Post-Inspection
After the incident, the engine was tested on the ground and no discrepancies were noted.