Incident Overview
A training flight involving a student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) ended with structural damage after the main landing gear collapsed during a simulated single-engine approach. The accident occurred when the aircraft touched down short of the runway surface and contacted the runway lip.
Sequence of Events
According to the accident report, the student pilot was conducting a simulated single-engine approach when the instructor's attention was briefly diverted inside the cockpit. Upon redirecting focus outside, the CFI observed that the aircraft was low and slow on a short final approach. The instructor immediately applied power in an attempt to arrest the descent, but the aircraft contacted the ground before reaching the runway threshold.
Damage Assessment
The impact with the runway lip caused the main landing gear to collapse. Investigators noted that there was no failure or malfunction of the engines or flight controls during the event.
Investigation Findings
The investigation did not specify a probable cause for the accident. However, it was confirmed that no mechanical anomalies contributed to the occurrence. The aircraft's systems, including engines and flight controls, were operating normally.