Incident Overview
During a training flight, an instructor pilot and a student pilot were practicing simulated engine failures. At an altitude of 4,800 feet above mean sea level, the instructor pulled the mixture lever to the cutoff position, causing the engine to shut down.
Sequence of Events
Following the engine shutdown, the instructor and student continued with simulated engine-out procedures. At approximately 2,500 feet, they attempted to restart the engine. After several unsuccessful restart attempts, the instructor maneuvered the airplane toward the originally intended simulated forced landing area. However, the airplane overshot the field and subsequently impacted trees.
Post-Accident Examination
Post-accident examination of the engine revealed that it was capable of normal operation.