Approach and Landing Attempt
During arrival, the pilot executed a straight-in approach to land on Runway 3 at Marble Canyon Airport. The runway slopes upward to the north-northeast. On approach, the pilot noted a quartering tailwind but elected to land uphill on the runway. Light to moderate turbulence was experienced below 700 feet AGL, and the tailwind seemed to increase below 250 feet AGL.
Go-Around and Collision
The pilot stated, "The airplane floated at approximately 200-150 AGL and I decided to go around applying full throttle... At the time of power application, heavy sink and moderate to severe turbulence was encountered... The plane did not climb so the power was cut..." Subsequently, the aircraft continued beyond the departure end of the runway and collided with a fence, trees, a retaining wall, and a parked vehicle before stopping.
Wind Conditions and Environment
Estimates of the wind from the airport manager, witnesses, and the pilot varied, with directions from the NE, NW, W-SW, and S at 5 to 25 knots and gusting. The runway was located beside the Colorado River with cliffs on either side of the river. The airport elevation was 3603 feet, and the temperature was about 85 degrees Fahrenheit.