Background
According to the flight instructor, the accident occurred during a training flight at a private turf airstrip. The instructor had directed the student pilot to perform a simulated power-off approach. The student was briefed to execute a go-around upon reaching 100 feet above the airstrip surface.
Accident Sequence
As the airplane approached about 100 feet above the airstrip, it was configured with full flaps and an airspeed of approximately 60 knots. The instructor instructed the student to go-around. However, the airplane continued to descend, and the airspeed decreased to about 45 knots. The instructor then applied full power and raised the flaps, but the airplane touched down firmly about mid-field off the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane veered further left into a wheat field.
Post-Accident Actions
The instructor visually inspected the airplane from the right seat and decided to take off to the south, returning to the home airport. A postlanding inspection revealed that the left wing had sustained substantial damage.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, local wind was reported from 180 degrees at 28 knots, gusting to 35 knots.