Incident Overview
A flight instructor and a student pilot were conducting a training flight. During the landing approach, the airplane was flying low and slow, and drifting to the left of the runway. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and attempted a go-around maneuver. However, the airplane settled into tall grass to the left of the runway.
Student Pilot's Account
The student pilot reported that during the approach, the flight instructor commented that the approach speed was too low. At that point, the instructor took control and initiated the go-around. According to the student, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left side of the runway, where it touched down and bounced. The airplane then impacted the side of a ditch bank and came to a stop.
Instructor's Account
The flight instructor stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. The instructor did not provide additional details regarding the cause of the accident.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage, including a separated landing gear, damage to the firewall, and bending of the aft fuselage.