Accident Details
The accident involved a public use instructional flight with a pilot-in-command/certified flight instructor and two military rated student pilots. The airplane was observed at approximately 60 to 80 feet above ground level south of the approach end of an active runway. It yawed to the right, then back to the left, and subsequently collided with the terrain in a 45° left-wing-low attitude, disappearing from view. All three occupants were killed.
Flight Sequence
The flight had been operating in the traffic pattern, conducting touch-and-go landings. Earlier, the pilot had reported a single engine approach. The intended landing for this approach was a full-stop. The accident occurred during what appeared to be a simulated emergency procedure.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as determined by the investigation, was the pilot-in-command/certified flight instructor's improper supervision of the dual student. This resulted in an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain due to failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (VMC) while conducting a simulated emergency procedure.