Event Summary
A dual instructional flight was in progress with a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student. The CFI simulated a forced landing by reducing engine power. The student maneuvered the aircraft to make an approach to a nearby airstrip.
Instructor's Account
In a statement provided after the accident, the CFI reported that as the turn to base leg was started, the student asked if he was going to 'make' it. The CFI responded in the affirmative. At that point, the student added a small amount of power. The CFI told the student he did not have power and retarded the throttle again while looking over his shoulder to view the runway. Within seconds, the CFI felt an accelerated sink rate and observed the runway disappearing at the top of the side window.
Subsequent Events
The CFI initiated a go-around. However, before the descent was arrested, the aircraft contacted the ground. Subsequently, the horizontal stabilizers, nose gear, propeller, and wing tips were damaged. There were no reported mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft before the accident.