Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during an instrument flight rules (IFR) circle-to-land maneuver, he failed to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude. Believing he would overshoot the final approach, the pilot tightened the bank angle. This action caused the aircraft to stall, and the left wing impacted the asphalt runway surface.
Sequence of Events
The pilot subsequently reduced engine power, and the aircraft settled to the ground on the left side of the runway. No further damage occurred to the aircraft beyond the wing strike.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that he recognized the need to increase the bank when he thought he might overshoot final. He attributed the stall and subsequent loss of altitude to his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and height during the circling approach.