Sequence of Events
According to the certified flight instructor (CFI) on board, shortly after takeoff, the student pilot was given a simulated power failure. At approximately 75 feet above ground level (AGL), the student initiated a steep turn to head into the wind, which resulted in a heading change of nearly 90 degrees. The CFI noted that the wind was not coming from the direction the student had turned toward. After the turn, the option to go around or land on the longest part of the lake was no longer available.
Attempted Recovery
The CFI reported that he lowered the aircraft's nose and applied full power in an effort to avoid a stall. However, there was insufficient altitude to regain airspeed. Subsequently, the aircraft impacted the water in a wings-level attitude and sustained damage.
Damage
The aircraft was damaged as a result of the impact with the water.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.