Flight Details
The flight departed with winds from 330 degrees magnetic at 18 knots. After practicing in a local training area, the CFI and student pilot flew to an airport 31 miles to the east. Upon entering the traffic pattern, they observed the windsock favoring runway 36 and estimated the wind to be 5 knots.
Initial Approach and Go-Around
During the first landing attempt, the student pilot was too high and fast, prompting a go-around. Neither the student nor the CFI noticed any changes in wind during the go-around or subsequent traffic pattern.
Final Approach and Impact
On descent to the runway, the CFI reported that the airspeed needle jumped from 75 to 60 knots, and the airplane began sinking in a pre-stall configuration. The CFI stated, "Before the student had time to react, I pushed the nose of the airplane down in an attempt to restore enough airspeed while telling him to add power." The airplane impacted the runway, collapsing the nose landing gear, and came to rest upright off the right side of the runway.