Incident Overview
A personal flight involving a pilot and a passenger ended after the aircraft veered off a runway during a go-around attempt at an uncharted, dirt airstrip located within a state park. The pilot acknowledged that during the approach, the aircraft was both high and fast. After initially touching down, the pilot reported that he attempted to execute a go-around.
Accident Sequence
According to a park ranger who witnessed the event, the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway at approximately the midfield location. From there, it traveled for 342 feet through a grassy field, then became airborne for 300 feet before colliding with additional bushes. The aircraft came to rest at the bottom of a ravine that was 30 feet deep.
Flight Details
The flight was conducted as a personal operation. The airstrip was uncharted and dirt-surfaced, situated within a state park. No further details about the aircraft or its occupants were provided in the initial report.
Aftermath
The aircraft was found at the base of the ravine after the incident. No information regarding injuries, fatalities, or damage extent has been released. The investigation remains ongoing.