Accident Details
The airplane came to rest inverted following a loss of control during a go-around. The purpose of the flight was to practice takeoffs and landings.
Pilot Statements
The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated the accident occurred on the fourth landing of the flight. He said the student flew the traffic pattern and was lined up with the runway centerline using a slight crab angle to the right.
During the landing flare, the CFI noted the airplane began drifting to the right. He recalled hearing the student say "runway lights." The CFI stated he called for a go-around, and the throttle was advanced to full power.
Sequence of Events
The CFI described feeling the airplane "mushing" during the go-around, so he pushed the nose forward to maintain airspeed. He explained that he anticipated the nose would lift because 30 degrees of flaps were extended. Instead, the airplane then yawed sharply to the left, hit the ground, and flipped inverted.
The CFI further stated that during the go-around, the airplane required an "inordinate" amount of right rudder to keep the nose straight.