Incident Details
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was administering a biennial flight review to a commercial pilot. During the review, the CFI directed the commercial pilot to simulate an emergency landing at a nearby private turf airstrip.
Approach and Landing
On final approach to the airstrip, the CFI determined that the airplane was too high for the field. He took control of the airplane from the commercial pilot to complete the landing. The CFI then misjudged the touchdown point, causing the airplane to land in a wheat field short of the runway. The CFI reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the landing.
Post-Inspection
A post-crash inspection of the airplane was conducted, along with an engine test run. These examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies.