Background
According to the accident report, the pilot first made one pass over the airport. Subsequently, the pilot entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern behind a Cessna 150.
Accident Sequence
While on final approach, the pilot determined that the aircraft was too close behind the Cessna and executed a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot sharply pitched the nose up and simultaneously entered a 90-degree left bank. The pilot then leveled the wings at an altitude of approximately 200 feet, at which point the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall. The left wing dropped and the nose pitched down, leading to an uncontrolled descent. In the moments before impact, the pilot was able to bring the wings and nose nearly level. The aircraft then struck the ground in a marsh area, and a post-impact fire erupted immediately.
Post-Accident Findings
A thorough post-crash examination of both the airframe and engines found no evidence of any mechanical failure or malfunction. Furthermore, no medical conditions were identified in the pilot after the accident that could have led to incapacitation.