Accident Overview
A flight instructor and a pilot were conducting a proficiency check required by the pilot's insurance carrier when the accident occurred. The maneuver involved a simulated engine failure during the takeoff roll. According to reports from both the pilot and the certificated flight instructor (CFI), the CFI retarded the power on one engine, causing the airplane to veer to the right. The airplane subsequently exited the edge of the runway.
Pilot and Instructor Accounts
The pilot stated that after the CFI reduced power on an engine, he attempted to ground loop the airplane to avoid an antenna directly in their path. The CFI reported that the pilot was delayed in retarding the power. In response, the CFI retarded both mixtures in an effort to stop the airplane. Despite these efforts, the airplane impacted the antenna, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.
Aircraft and Operational Details
The CFI reported no abnormalities with the airplane prior to the accident. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or weather conditions were provided in the source.
Damage Assessment
The impact with the antenna caused substantial damage to the fuselage of the airplane.