Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the dual student to properly flare the aircraft during the landing attempt, and the flight instructor's failure to perform remedial action to prevent the hard landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The 95 hour private pilot was receiving dual instruction from a commercial pilot/cfi. During a simulated engine out approach, the student allowed a sink to develop on short final, and the aircraft landed hard. The cfi did not initiate remedial action in time to prevent the hard landing. A go around was initiated, and the aircraft was flown to the departure airport for landing. Susbequent inspection of the right wing revealed internal structural damage. The cfi refused to complete an NTSB form 6120.1/2.
Source record
Factual narrative
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