Incident Overview
A private pilot was completing a biennial flight review with a flight instructor. The pilot was demonstrating a simulated short, soft field landing over a simulated 50-foot obstacle. The runway was an 8,599-foot long by 150-foot wide concrete surface.
Sequence of Events
During the approach, the pilot allowed the airspeed to decrease to 40 knots at an altitude of 50 feet above the runway. Neither the pilot nor the flight instructor executed a go-around. Subsequently, the airplane stalled and landed hard. After touchdown, the airplane came to rest approximately 175 feet from the initial impact point.
Damage and Injuries
The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts, nose gear, and firewall. There was a post-impact fuel spill, but no post-impact fire occurred. Both pilots exited the airplane unassisted. The private pilot sustained minor injuries, while the flight instructor sustained serious injuries.
Aircraft Equipment
The airplane was not equipped with shoulder harnesses. Due to the airplane's year of manufacture, shoulder harness installation was not required.