Incident Overview
During a practice short field approach simulating a 50-foot obstacle, a student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) experienced an accident. The CFI reported that as the aircraft crossed the runway threshold at approximately 40 feet above ground level (AGL), the airspeed was 60 mph with flaps extended to 40 degrees.
Sequence of Events
The student reduced the engine power to idle, establishing a high rate of descent. The student then flared just before touchdown. The aircraft landed hard and subsequently bounced. After the aircraft bounced twice, the CFI instructed the student to add power. The student applied full power and attempted a go-around. However, the aircraft climbed only 10 to 15 feet before the left wing dropped and the aircraft crashed beside the runway.
Pilot Experience
The student stated that this was the first time he had attempted a short field landing and that he had not received a prior demonstration. The CFI had a total flight time of 397 hours.
Note: The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, location, date, number of occupants, injuries, or damage extent. No probable cause is stated.