Accident Overview
A flight instructor reported that while a student pilot was practicing crosswind landings, with the instructor shadowing on the flight controls, the instructor emphasized maintaining crosswind correction and suggested beginning the landing flare closer to the runway. The student flared too early, causing the airplane to balloon. The airplane then drifted left in a nose-high, low-airspeed situation. The instructor called for a go-around and attempted to take control, but the student maintained a very strong grip on the control stick, preventing the instructor from making significant control inputs. The airplane subsequently landed and skidded off the left side of the runway, impacting runway lights.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
Mechanical Condition
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Information
About 8 minutes after the accident, the airport's automated weather observation station reported wind from 080° at 11 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The student pilot had landed the airplane on runway 05.