Incident Overview
A flight instructor was providing multi-engine instruction to a student pilot. During the pre-takeoff briefing, the instructor informed the student that a simulated engine failure would be introduced during the takeoff roll and reviewed the recovery procedure for such an event.
Sequence of Events
As the aircraft commenced its takeoff roll, the instructor initiated the simulated engine failure as briefed. The student pilot, however, did not respond appropriately to the simulated failure. The instructor did not intervene promptly enough to prevent a loss of control. Consequently, the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway.
Damage Assessment
Upon departing the runway surface, the left main landing gear separated from the airframe. The gear separation resulted in structural damage to the aircraft. No further details on the extent of damage or injuries were provided.
Contributing Factors
The accident investigation determined that the instructor's delayed reaction contributed to the loss of control. The student's failure to respond to the simulated emergency also played a role in the sequence of events.