Incident Overview
During a dual instructional flight, the aircraft had previously been landed in a 1000-foot field after the engine quit during a simulated emergency. The instructor pilot decided to leave the student at that location and fly the aircraft back to the airport.
Pre-Takeoff Actions
The instructor walked down the field and marked an 'X' in the damp, 6-inch-tall grass at the point where he would abort the takeoff if necessary. He then initiated a takeoff roll. However, the aircraft was not airborne by the time it reached the 'X', so he aborted the takeoff.
Collision and Nose-Over
As the aircraft approached a fence at the end of the field, the pilot realized he would not be able to stop in time. He turned left into an area of 12-inch grass. At that moment, the aircraft began sliding. The right landing gear struck a furrow, causing the right wing to hit the ground, and the aircraft nosed over.
Conclusion
The incident occurred during an attempted ferry flight following a simulated emergency landing. The instructor pilot aborted the takeoff but could not stop before reaching the fence, leading to a turn into longer grass and subsequent ground contact resulting in a nose-over.