Flight Details
The noncertificated dual student was traveling on a business trip with friends to a destination featuring a dirt airstrip. He retained a flight instructor (CFI) to provide instruction along the route. During arrival, the CFI took control of the airplane and maneuvered to land on the east/west runway. Wind conditions were reported from 290 degrees at 5 knots gusting to 10 knots.
Accident Sequence
A ground witness observed the airplane performing a downwind low approach. A passenger stated that the instructor circled the area to alert the student pilot's friends. Subsequently, the airplane reentered the traffic pattern and landed downwind. The airplane's speed was excessive, prompting a go-around. The airplane then disappeared from the ground witness' view. After the aborted landing, the airplane entered a box canyon area. Reportedly, the instructor initiated a turn between 90 and 110 degrees, during which the stall warning buzzer sounded. The airplane then struck trees and crashed in a nose-down attitude.
Postaccident Examination
Postaccident examination of the airplane disclosed no evidence of a preimpact malfunction or failure.