What happened
The pilot was conducting a second attempt at a touch-and-go landing when the aircraft struck the runway with significant force. Immediately following this hard bounce, the aircraft executed a sharp turn to the left. Recognizing the compromised situation, the pilot applied full power and raised the flaps in an effort to execute a go-around maneuver.
Despite these corrective actions, the aircraft was unable to gain sufficient altitude to clear trees located on the south side of the runway. The flight ended when the aircraft came to rest nose down in a drainage ditch adjacent to the airfield.
The investigation
The physical evidence indicated that the initial hard bounce disrupted the aircraft's trajectory and lift generation. The subsequent sharp left turn further reduced control authority during the critical phase of the go-around attempt. The failure to clear the tree line suggests that the altitude gained was insufficient to overcome the obstacle clearance requirements for the area.
Findings
The primary factor in this accident was the hard bounce during the landing phase, which compromised the aircraft's ability to safely transition to a climb. The decision to continue with the go-around after the bounce resulted in an inability to clear terrain obstacles.