On June 25, 1983, a Grumman AA5 (registration N123JS) was involved in an aviation accident near Monee, IL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot initiated a go-around after a bounced landing, but lost control at 25 feet, causing the aircraft to veer left and cartwheel into a bean field. The flaps were not retracted.
Accident Details
During a go-around, the aircraft crashed on its left wing tip into a bean field. The pilot reported that the approach was high. At touchdown, the aircraft ballooned and bounced.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that she thought there was not enough runway remaining, so she initiated a go-around. At approximately 25 feet above ground level, she lost control of the aircraft, and the left wing dropped. The aircraft then veered off to the left. The left wing dug into the ground, and the aircraft cartwheeled into the bean field.
Descent and Landing Configuration
The pilot had lowered full flaps for the landing. During the go-around, she did not retract the flaps.