Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted go-around.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that he performed a landing using 30° flap setting for practice and the airplane bounced. He decided to perform a go-around because he wanted to perform a better landing. He applied full engine power and the airplane pitched up and entered a left bank that the pilot was not able to correct. The airplane continued in the left bank until striking trees on the left side of the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the fuselage, right wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.