Incident Summary
A certificated flight instructor was providing instruction to a student pilot preparing for a private pilot certificate. During the training flight, the instructor simulated a loss of engine power by reducing the throttle. The student then made an approach to land on a runway.
Sequence of Events
Prior to touchdown, the instructor ended the simulation and directed the student to increase power and climb. The engine did not respond immediately, causing the airplane to continue descending and strike the runway hard. Shortly after contacting the runway, the engine responded with full power. The instructor decided to abort the landing.
Post-Landing Actions
During an airborne inspection, it was discovered that the landing gear would not fully extend. The instructor chose to perform a gear-up landing at another airport equipped with rescue facilities. The airplane touched down without further incident while in the gear-up configuration, but sustained structural damage.