Accident Details
A non-certificated pilot/owner was conducting a local test flight in a single-engine airplane with a prospective buyer, who held a private pilot certificate. After departing the airport traffic area and climbing to an altitude of 1,800 feet, the pilot permitted the prospective buyer to manipulate the flight controls. The pilot then reassumed control for the return flight to the departure airport.
Sequence of Events
According to the prospective buyer, while on final approach to land on runway 5, he noticed that the airplane was yawed to the left and applied right rudder. However, the pilot instructed him to stay off the controls, and the buyer complied for the remainder of the flight. After landing, the airplane veered to the left and departed the left side of the runway, where it struck an embankment and flipped over.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing struts, rudder, aft lower fuselage, firewall, and nose gear assembly. Both occupants stated that there were no pre-impact anomalies with the airplane.