Background
A private pilot, holding 1,576 hours of flight experience, was accompanied by a flight instructor for an instructional training flight. The purpose of the flight was to practice emergency procedures.
Sequence of Events
During the training, the flight instructor initiated a simulated power-off emergency descent from 5,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) over the airport. The pilot successfully descended and aligned the airplane for final approach to Runway 17. On short final, an excessive sink rate developed. The flight instructor directed the pilot to execute a go-around. According to the pilot's statement in the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, he immediately initiated the go-around by adding power. However, the long engine spool-up time resulted in a hard landing, which was characterized as a touch-and-go.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, weather was reported as wind from 210 degrees at 9 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury.
Conclusion
The event involved a training flight with a simulated emergency procedure, an excessive sink rate on final, and a go-around that led to a hard landing due to engine response time.