Accident Sequence
An airplane experienced a loss of engine power during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing while conducting an instrument training flight. The airplane subsequently landed hard in rough and uneven terrain, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position.
Flight Instructor Report
The flight instructor, who held 1,800 hours of flight experience, reported that prior to the accident, he and his student had been executing practice instrument approaches under their own navigation in visual meteorological conditions. During the initial takeoff climb, they heard a different engine sound and noticed a drop in engine RPM. The flight instructor then assumed control of the airplane and lowered the nose. He stated that the engine ran normally after he lowered the nose; however, the airplane was too low to recover from the situation.
Investigation
The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined during the investigation.