Accident Overview
A normal approach was conducted to runway 36 with full flaps and full nose-up trim set according to the owner's handbook. The wind was reported from the east at 3 to 8 knots. Thick scrub trees bordered the eastern side of the runway. The pilot planned a three-point landing.
Touchdown and Balked Landing
During the landing, the aircraft touched down first on the tailwheel and right main wheel. As the left main wheel made contact, the right wing rose. In response, the pilot initiated a balked landing.
Pilot Statements
The pilot and his wife, who is also a private pilot, stated that the nose pitched up abruptly after the balked landing was initiated. A departure stall to the right was encountered. Both individuals believed that the pilot's seat slid rearward during the sequence of events.
Wreckage Examination
A post-impact fire destroyed the seat rails, complicating the examination of the seat assembly. However, examination of the wreckage showed that the front seats appeared to be in the same relative position as before the accident.
Additional Details
No other facts were provided in the source regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants beyond the pilot and his wife, injuries, or specific damage items. The time of day, weather characterization beyond wind direction and speed, and ATC involvement were not specified.