Accident Narrative
During a training flight focused on landing practice, a student pilot was at the controls with a certified flight instructor (CFI) supervising. While attempting a landing, the airplane began to float. The student overcorrected for the crosswind, and after being advised of this, reduced some of the correction. The airplane then ballooned, prompting the CFI to add power and the student to correct for the balloon. However, the student subsequently stopped correcting for the crosswind, causing the airplane to drift to the left side of the runway.
The CFI instructed the student to execute a go-around. The student hesitated, at which point the CFI took control of the airplane, applied full power, and reduced the flap setting to 20 degrees. Despite these actions, the CFI reported being unable to achieve sufficient airspeed to generate lift, and the airplane settled to the ground on the grass immediately left of the runway. Upon contacting the soft terrain, the airplane nosed over.
Pilot Statements
The CFI provided a statement describing the sequence of events. He noted that the student was flying and that the aircraft began to float during the landing. The student overcorrected for the crosswind, and after the CFI's guidance, partially reduced the correction. The airplane then ballooned, and the CFI added power while the student corrected for the balloon. The student then ceased crosswind correction, and the airplane drifted left. The CFI called for a go-around, but the student hesitated. Taking control, the CFI applied full power and set flaps to 20 degrees, but could not accelerate the airplane sufficiently to stay airborne, resulting in a touchdown on the grassy area beside the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over after contacting soft ground.
Outcome
The airplane came to rest after nosing over on soft terrain. No further details were provided regarding injuries or damage. The flight was being conducted as a training exercise.