Accident Overview
On an unspecified date, a Piper PA-34-200 aircraft crashed near Lake Elsinore, California. The flight, conducted under instruction, involved a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot. The CFI had deliberately shut down and feathered the left engine to demonstrate single-engine procedures and performance. The student was then directed to perform a single-engine landing.
Approach and Go-Around Attempt
During the final approach, the student was high and fast. The student initiated a go-around, but the aircraft did not respond with a positive rate of climb. The CFI assumed control of the aircraft but similarly failed to achieve a positive climb rate. The aircraft was unable to clear power lines located at the departure end of the runway. The CFI chose to descend the aircraft and fly beneath the power lines.
Subsequent Events
After passing under the power lines, the aircraft entered a positive rate of climb, but insufficient to clear houses in the flight path. The CFI elected to abort the climb and land straight ahead. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain.
Aircraft and Mechanical Status
No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported with the aircraft prior to the accident. The accident investigation did not identify any pre-impact defects.
Conclusion
The accident sequence involved a single-engine go-around attempt under instruction, with obstacles including power lines and houses influencing the outcome. The CFI and student were unable to achieve sufficient climb performance to clear these obstacles, leading to a forced landing and collision with terrain.