I'm sure the FAA will be very interested in every detail of the
instruction
up until that point, looking at the student's logbook, school/CFI/CAP
records, aircraft records, and anything else they can find. The whole
situation will likely be scrutinized very carefully. But, sometimes,
despite the best of intentions and what seems like good judgement,
accidents
occur. Even to experienced pilots.

And *that* is why I wouldn't want to be his CFI tonight.

I'm sure the poor sap is laying awake right now, wondering what the heck he
could have done differently...and the answer might very well be "nothing..."
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"