Incident Details
On the day of the accident, a flight instructor and a student pilot were conducting a training flight. While flying downwind for landing at approximately 1,000 feet above ground level, with the landing gear extended and flaps set at 10 degrees, the engine suddenly ceased operation. The instructor immediately executed emergency procedures for an engine failure, establishing a glide speed of 85 knots and turning the aircraft directly toward the airport.
The instructor later reported that the glide speed felt more like a "fall" speed, and any attempt to reduce airspeed resulted in imminent stall indications. The aircraft subsequently struck rising terrain and a fence located on a golf course at the edge of the airport property. The impact caused the engine to separate from the airframe. Despite substantial damage to the aircraft, both occupants—the instructor and the student—sustained only minor injuries.
Aftermath and Inspection
An inspection of the wreckage at the accident scene revealed no obvious signs of any pre-impact anomalies. A visual check of the airplane's fuel system indicated adequate fuel with no visible contamination. Additionally, a post-crash quality check of the fixed-base operator's fuel supply facilities showed that the fuel was clean and uncontaminated.
The aircraft was substantially damaged, with the engine detached from the airframe. No other information is available regarding the specific aircraft type or registration.