Accident Overview
An aircraft crashed in a flat area covered with 6-foot bushes after the engine quit during a go-around. The accident occurred off the airport.
Sequence of Events
The engine initially quit while the aircraft was on the downwind leg of the approach. The pilot switched fuel tanks, and the engine restarted. The aircraft was high on final approach, prompting the pilot to initiate a go-around. During the go-around, the engine quit again, leading to the crash.
Post-Accident Inspection
An accident prevention specialist from the airport inspected the fuel tanks and noted that they were empty.