Accident Overview
A student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) were conducting a training flight. The student was the sole manipulator of the controls during the initial climb. At an altitude of 150 feet above ground level (AGL), the aircraft encountered a downdraft. The student lost control, and the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent.
Loss of Control and Impact
The CFI was unable to regain control of the aircraft. The plane struck the terrain in a level attitude. The impact caused the nose gear to shear off, and the aircraft nosed over. The tail section separated aft of the cabin, and the fuselage tumbled end over end twice before coming to rest inverted.
Post-Accident Events
The occupants exited the cabin after the aircraft stopped. They noticed a small fire in the gascolator area, which self-extinguished within a few minutes.
Investigation Information
No determination of probable cause was provided in the source. No information regarding aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or occupant injuries was included.