Incident Overview
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was conducting a biennial flight review with a private pilot. The review included a demonstration of a short field takeoff. As the airplane climbed through 500 feet above ground level, the CFI simulated an engine failure by retarding the throttle control to the idle position.
Sequence of Events
According to the private pilot, he performed the restart procedures. When the maneuver was complete, he attempted to advance the throttle but discovered that the throttle was already at the full power position (full in). At that point, the mixture control was retarded. The private pilot then advanced the mixture control, and the engine lost total power. The private pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful.
Aftermath
The pilot executed a forced landing to a field located approximately three-quarters of a mile from the departure airport. During the landing, the airplane contacted power lines and subsequently impacted the ground.