What happened
The aircraft impacted a river bank during an attempted go-around maneuver. According to the pilot's report, the initial touchdown resulted in a bounce off the runway surface. In response, the pilot applied full throttle to initiate a climb.
Despite the power application, the engine responded with a maximum rotation speed of approximately 1600 RPM, which was insufficient for sustained flight. The aircraft bounced a second time within the landing area before mushing across the river and coming to rest against the bank.
The investigation
Post-acc examination of the fuel system revealed critically low quantities in both wing tanks. The left tank contained only 5 gallons of fuel, while the right tank held just 3 gallons.