Accident Overview
A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot were practicing a simulated power-off forced landing maneuver. The CFI reported that at about 300 feet above ground level (AGL), when the exercise was terminated and the student applied power to go around, the engine ceased operating after the carburetor heat control was moved to the off position.
Post-Event Actions
Both pilots attempted to restart the engine, including turning the carburetor heat control back to the on position and moving the fuel selector to another tank. These efforts were unsuccessful.
Emergency Landing
During the subsequent emergency landing in a field, the aircraft encountered soft and uneven terrain. The left main landing gear separated from the aircraft, and the nose gear collapsed.
Post-Accident Inspection
Some time after the accident, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspectors examined the aircraft. One inspector examined the wreckage after it was removed from the accident site. The inspection revealed continuity of the fuel system to the fuel strainer; however, the fuel strainer was loose and did not contain a safety wire. Fuel was present in the carburetor. The fuel selector was positioned to the left fuel tank.