Accident Details
A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a dual student were conducting a flight to Fairmont, West Virginia, for the student to take a multi-engine flight examination. The accident occurred during the initial climb after takeoff from runway 18.
Sequence of Events
Shortly after lift-off, the CFI closed the mixture control on the right engine to simulate an engine failure. According to the student, the aircraft had reached an altitude of approximately 100 to 150 feet above ground level when the simulated failure was initiated. The student stated that it was common practice for the CFI to simulate an engine failure in this manner.
Upon the simulated failure, the aircraft began to yaw to the right. The student applied left rudder and aileron to correct the yaw. However, according to the CFI, the student then momentarily reversed the control inputs, causing the aircraft to roll to the right. The CFI then decreased the pitch attitude and leveled the wings. Despite these efforts, the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 200 feet west of runway 18 and was destroyed by post-impact fire.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft involved in the accident was a multi-engine airplane configured for flight instruction. The specific type, registration, and engine count were not specified in the report. There were two occupants on board: the CFI and the dual student. The extent of any injuries was not mentioned in the source.