Closing the Mixture does not "Simulate" an engine failure, it is an actual engine shutdown.
If the aircraft were to crash as the result of such an action, the person initiating the failure if stiill alive, would probably face a charge of endangerment under Articles 63 and 64. That is one reason why it is not permitted in the UK.
I recall the RAF loosing two C130s (Fairford and Colerne) by conducting actual engine shut downs shortly after take off. They subsequently amended the drills to throttling back the simulated failed engine.
Engine shutdown in flight is also a UK ME requirement, but it is done at a safe height where there is sufficient time to restart should the other engine fail. The purpose of EFATO is to teach aeroplane control, in as safe a manner as possible. Shutting engines down unnecessarily, at a critical stage of flight is irresponsible.
Last edited by StrateandLevel; 25th May 2002 at 21:48.