Accident Narrative
During a training flight, the aircraft was observed flying north at an altitude of about 150 feet. It then executed a left shallow wing over maneuver to reverse course. Shortly afterward, the aircraft disappeared from view behind trees and was not seen again. The wreckage was later discovered nose down in the middle of a field. Investigators determined that the aircraft had crashed at low speed in a near-vertical descent.
Investigation Findings
Post-crash examination revealed no evidence of precrash failure or malfunction of the aircraft structure, flight controls, or engine. The dual student, who was seated in the front seat, sustained injuries consistent with operating the flight controls at the time of the accident. In contrast, the flight instructor did not have injuries consistent with operation of the flight controls at the time of the accident.
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the source.