Incident Overview
A flight instructor (CFI) radioed that he would be conducting a simulated engine-out approach. Two pilot witnesses, one of whom was also a CFI, reported seeing the aircraft on final approach at approximately 200 feet above ground level with the left propeller feathered and the landing gear and flaps extended. They noted that although the aircraft was in a proper position to land safely, a single-engine go-around was attempted.
Go-Around and Loss of Control
Full power was applied and responded normally, but the landing gear and flaps remained extended for the remainder of the flight. The aircraft maintained runway heading but began sinking and losing airspeed. Approximately one-quarter mile from the departure end of the runway and at about 150 feet AGL, the nose rose and the aircraft rolled left, entering a spin of about half a turn with the nose down approximately 60 degrees.
Impact and Examination
An abrupt power reduction was heard, and the spin stopped, but the aircraft struck the ground before recovery could be effected. An examination of the aircraft and its engines revealed no evidence of any pre-impact malfunction or failure.