Incident Details
On July 31, 1985, a Beech BE-23 aircraft was involved in an accident during an attempted go-around at Waimea-Kohala Airport in Hawaii. The aircraft was operated by a student pilot. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft and minor injuries to the pilot.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft involved was a Beech BE-23. The pilot, who was a student, reported that he had not used full flaps in this aircraft before the accident flight. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot prior to the accident.
Sequence of Events
During the landing attempt, the aircraft bounced two or three times. The pilot then initiated a go-around maneuver. After obtaining an altitude of 30 feet, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed.