What happened
The incident occurred during a flight training session where the instructor was demonstrating emergency landing procedures to a student pilot. At an altitude of approximately 1000 feet above ground level, the instructor instructed the student to apply full power for a go-around maneuver. According to the pilot's statement, the engine initially developed full power and operated normally for about 30 seconds before failing completely.
Following the loss of power, the aircraft descended and impacted a soft, wet field that had been freshly plowed. The impact resulted in significant structural damage, including the collapse of the landing gear and damage to both wing spars.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was the sudden failure of the engine during a critical phase of flight. The condition of the terrain at the impact site contributed to the severity of the structural damage.