Accident Details
A pilot and a flight instructor were conducting a biennial flight review. The instructor briefed the pilot to expect a simulated engine failure during takeoff and an engine-out approach to a perpendicular runway. The pilot departed runway 21 and, at about 400 feet above ground level, reduced power and turned left toward dirt runway 12. The pilot overshot the dirt runway, banked to 40°, and reported feeling a "strong sink." The pilot then leveled the wings and added full power at approximately 150 to 200 feet, but the airplane continued to descend. The instructor stated that he considered taking the flight controls but allowed the pilot to maintain control.
The airplane landed hard. During the landing, the right main landing gear struck a "rabbit hole," causing the airplane to veer right. The left main landing gear separated from the airplane.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
The automated weather observation station located about 26 miles east of the accident site reported that, about 4 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 220° at 10 knots, temperature 72°F, dew point 34°F, and altimeter setting 29.79" Hg. The pilot reported that the wind was variable at 5 to 15 knots, gusting to greater than 15 knots, and temperature 80°F. The pilot added that there was severe windshear. Later in the day, the assistant airport manager reported observing a dust devil over the accident site.