Incident Overview
A multiengine training flight ended with a collision with terrain after a go-around attempt. The certified flight instructor (CFI) had simulated an engine failure by turning the right engine fuel selector to the "off" position. The student pilot correctly identified the failed engine and flew the airplane accordingly.
Sequence of Events
On short final, approximately 100 feet above ground level, the airplane was high and not properly aligned with the runway. The CFI decided to execute a go-around, and the student applied full throttle to both engines. However, the student was unable to maintain airspeed and establish a positive rate of climb. The CFI announced he would take over the controls and attempted to continue the go-around. The airplane would not climb and drifted to the right, crossing another runway. It continued in a gradual descent, and the stall warning horn sounded. The right wing then impacted terrain, causing the airplane to spin around on the ground.
Instructor's Account
The CFI reported that he had become distracted and did not remember to turn the right engine fuel selector back to the "on" position after the student had identified the failed engine. He believed this was the reason the right engine did not respond to throttle input during the go-around. The CFI stated there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.