Incident Summary
An aircraft crashed during an attempted go-around following a hard landing on a 1,200-foot private airstrip situated in mountainous terrain. The accident occurred after a series of landings described by witnesses as fast. The aircraft veered left during the go-around, causing the left wing to contact the ground. The aircraft then cartwheeled and came to rest backwards against an embankment.
Sequence of Events
Two pilots were on board and had initially landed at the airport in landings characterized as fast. Subsequently, two passengers were invited to accompany them for a ride. One additional landing was completed, though a witness reported that during hard braking, the aircraft nearly nosed the propeller into the ground. All landings were full-stop, as takeoffs were conducted in the opposite direction due to the surrounding terrain.
On the final landing, the pilot attempted a go-around after touching down. During the go-around, the aircraft veered left, and the left wing struck the ground. The aircraft then cartwheeled and slid backwards into an embankment.
Witness Accounts
Both witnesses reported that the engine was running smoothly after the bounced landing. The witnesses observed the hard landing and the subsequent go-around attempt. The aircraft's engine continued to operate without any noted abnormalities during the accident sequence.