Incident Overview
A private pilot undergoing a checkout flight with a certified flight instructor (CFI) was involved in an accident after encountering power lines during a simulated forced landing exercise. The CFI had retarded the throttle and directed the private pilot to execute the simulated emergency procedure.
Sequence of Events
According to the investigation, after completing several maneuvers, the CFI pulled the throttle back and instructed the private pilot to simulate a forced landing. While on final approach to the intended landing area, the private pilot observed power lines and began to apply power to execute a go-around. In response, the CFI shouted for the private pilot to go under the power lines and immediately took control of the airplane, nosing it downward. The aircraft subsequently struck the power lines and crashed.
Operational Context
The flight was a checkout session in which the CFI was familiarizing the private pilot with the airplane. The simulated forced landing was performed as part of this training. The exact location, time of day, and weather conditions were not specified in the source material.
Aircraft and Occupants
The source does not provide any details regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, or the number of occupants aboard. Similarly, no information about injuries or damage extent is available beyond the fact that the airplane struck the power lines and crashed.