Incident Sequence
After completing a simulated emergency landing practice, the student pilot executed a go-around maneuver. The instructor pilot had allowed the student to perform the go-around in a direction that led toward rising terrain. Recognizing the developing situation, the instructor took control of the aircraft and initiated a turn away from the terrain. However, the instructor determined that a successful go-around was not forthcoming and subsequently executed a controlled collision with terrain.
Environmental Conditions
The temperature at the time was reported as 81 degrees Fahrenheit within 5 miles of the accident site, which was at an elevation of 1200 feet mean sea level (MSL). The density altitude at the site was estimated at 3000 feet. These conditions may have affected aircraft performance during the go-around maneuver.
Pilot Actions
The instructor pilot, who was supervising the student, took over control of the aircraft after the student began the go-around. The instructor initiated a turn away from the rising terrain but recognized that the aircraft would not be able to climb out successfully. The decision was then made to execute a controlled collision with terrain, bringing the flight to an end.