Accident Sequence
According to the owner of the airplane, two certificated flight instructors took the airplane for a flight intended to provide one of them with a tail-wheel endorsement. While on approach to a private grass strip, the engine lost power due to carburetor ice. The pilots applied carburetor heat, but subsequently inadvertently stalled the airplane. The aircraft then "mushed" and impacted the ground, substantially damaging the airframe and separating both main landing gear.
Pilot and Investigation Details
Neither pilot was injured in the accident. The FAA inspector and NTSB Investigator were unable to speak directly with the pilots. However, the FAA Inspector communicated with the pilots' attorney. According to the inspector, neither pilot would admit who was the pilot in command at the time of the accident.
Aircraft Damage
The airframe sustained substantial damage, and both main landing gear were separated from the aircraft during the impact.