Incident Details
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was conducting a training flight with a student pilot. As part of the lesson, the CFI reduced the throttle to idle to simulate an engine failure. During the subsequent emergency procedures, the student pulled the mixture control to the idle cutoff position, inadvertently shutting off fuel to the engine.
Sequence of Events
The CFI did not detect the student's action. When the student attempted to apply throttle for a go-around, the engine failed to respond. At that moment, the aircraft was just above sawgrass. The CFI then pushed the mixture control to the full rich position. The engine started, but not before the main landing gear made contact with the sawgrass.
Outcome
No injuries or damage beyond the gear contact with sawgrass were reported. The training flight was interrupted, and the aircraft was likely inspected for any potential damage. The incident highlights the importance of monitoring student actions during critical phases of flight.