Practice Approach and Landing Attempts
A practice VOR approach was conducted to the airport. Following the approach, a landing was attempted on Runway 27. During the first attempt, the aircraft was too high on final, prompting a go-around. A second landing attempt was then initiated.
Collision Sequence
According to the CFI, on the second final approach, the student pilot was aiming for a touchdown point just beyond the white runway lights. The CFI observed what appeared to be a ball ahead of the aircraft. A go-around was attempted, but at that moment, the aircraft struck power lines. The aircraft then touched down short of the runway and slid to a stop to the left of the runway.
Runway and Obstacle Details
Runway 27 has a length of 3,012 feet and a displaced threshold of 65 feet. The power lines involved in the collision are located approximately 150 feet from the runway and about 10 feet above the runway surface. The student pilot had previously landed at the airport at night two days before the accident.