Student Pilot's Go-Around Results in Nose Over During Simulated Emergency Landing

Pilot Report

The solo student pilot reported that during the simulated power-off emergency landing, he performed a 180-degree turn to the runway and trimmed the elevator fully nose-up with full flaps. Prior to touchdown, the airplane drifted right of centerline, and the student had difficulty correcting and maintaining control. He subsequently initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the student retracted the flaps entirely, causing the airplane to fall approximately 10 feet to the ground. The nose wheel impacted the terrain, and the airplane nosed over.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage.

Additional Information

The student reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station at the airport reported the wind was from 220° at 6 knots at the time of the accident. The student was landing on runway 25.