Accident Sequence
According to a witness, the pilot landed the aircraft about 2,100 feet down the 2,750-foot turf runway. After rolling several hundred feet, the pilot initiated a go-around. As the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 4 to 5 feet, it struck trees while heading into a river basin near the end of the runway. The left wing subsequently hit a suspension foot bridge as the plane passed under it, and the aircraft crashed into the river bank.
Witness Accounts
One witness reported that the wind favored runway 32. Another witness was inside an aircraft that was preparing to depart on runway 32 when the accident occurred.
Engine Examination
An examination of the engine was conducted, and no preimpact malfunction was found.