What happened
During a local training session at Hanover-Langenhagen Airport, an aircraft occupied by an instructor and a student pilot was performing maneuvers when an accident occurred. As the flight was on its final approach, the instructor intentionally deactivated one of the engines to mimic an in-flight engine failure. Following this action, the pilot-in-command was unable to maintain control of the aircraft, which subsequently entered a stall.
The aircraft crashed into a field located before the runway threshold. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe. Both occupants sustained serious injuries during the event. While both individuals survived the initial impact, the student pilot succumbed to his injuries several hours later, resulting in one fatality.
Findings
- The instructor's decision to simulate an engine failure during the final approach phase led to the loss of control and the subsequent stall.