Small Aircraft; High Wing; 1 Eng; Fixed Gear
Flight Crew Flight Instructor
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 32; Flight Crew Total 6950; Flight Crew Type 16
Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Aircraft
[Pilot flying] reduced power to start descent for base leg and full stop landing. He had already made a touch and go landing a few minutes earlier. At about 700 FT prior to base leg he announced he had lost power. CFI told him to turn toward end of runway at once and keep 60 MPH airspeed. CFI advised airport of our loss of power. Touched down short of airport property. Neither pilot had any injuries.
A Taylor Craft BC-12 engine failed at 700 FT turning final so the aircraft was turned directly to the airport; but landed short with no injuries to the pilot or instructor.