Event Overview
A certificated flight instructor was conducting a flight review for the pilot and owner of the airplane, who occupied the left seat. The review was required by the pilot's insurance company. The first maneuver attempted was a simulated forced landing to runway 5.
Maneuver and Sequence of Events
The flight instructor reported that due to minimum downwind spacing and a short base leg, the aircraft overshot the final approach path. Recognizing that the approach was not stabilized, the instructor attempted to assume control of the aircraft and initiate a go-around. However, as he advanced the power, it became evident that the airspeed and altitude were too low to avoid ground contact to the left of the runway.
The airplane struck terrain and two taxiway lights, then continued down an embankment before coming to rest approximately 100 yards from the initial point of contact.
Damage and Conditions
The accident resulted in damage to the landing gear, vertical stabilizer, right flap, and propeller. The reported airport winds at the time of the accident were calm. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight.