What happened
The aircraft executed a shallow right turn and descended until it made contact with the ground. This maneuver occurred during a go-around procedure. The pilot had previously been informed via radio communication that the landing gear was not fully extended.
The investigation
Investigators examined the fuel system configuration and the landing gear mechanism. They found that the main fuel tanks were empty at the time of the incident. The fuel tank selector switch was positioned on the auxiliary tank setting. Despite the fuel issue, the landing gear emergency handle was confirmed to be extended and engaged.
Findings
The primary factors contributing to the accident involved the state of the aircraft's fuel supply and the configuration of its landing gear. The main fuel tanks were depleted, yet the selector remained on the auxiliary tank. Additionally, the landing gear was not fully extended, prompting the radio warning that initiated the go-around attempt.