Incident Overview
A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot were conducting maneuvers near Underwood, Iowa, as part of 14 CFR Part 61 student pilot training. The aircraft had been flown for approximately half an hour before the student experienced a loss of engine power during recovery from a maneuver. The CFI then took control of the aircraft.
Attempted Restart and Emergency Landing
The CFI attempted to restart the engine with a windmilling propeller. Following the unsuccessful restart, the CFI performed an emergency landing into a mature soybean field. During the landing roll, the aircraft's nosegear collapsed, and the aircraft flipped inverted.
Post-Accident Inspection
After the aircraft was removed from the field, the engine was further inspected and run. Engine controls were checked and found to operate normally. Fuel quantity and quality were checked and found to be acceptable. No discrepancies were found with the aircraft's engine or fuel system.