Overview
On an instructional flight, a flight instructor with 20,000 hours of experience reported an accident during a simulated forced landing exercise. The aircraft was operating at approximately 700 feet above ground level (AGL) when the instructor reduced engine power to idle and applied carburetor heat. The student pilot was asked to perform a simulated forced landing.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot elected to land in a nearby field on a southerly heading. The instructor noted that the field was adequate for an emergency landing but required the use of full flaps to make the approach. At about 150 feet AGL, the student pilot applied partial power and began retracting the electric flaps. According to the instructor's statement, he then increased the throttle to full power and slightly lowered the airplane's nose-high attitude. Despite these actions, the airplane continued to lose altitude and stalled just before entering the trees.
Outcome
There was no fire, and all three occupants were able to egress from the airplane unassisted. The source does not specify injuries or damage details.