What happened
The pilot reported experiencing difficulties maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the landing phase. In an effort to recover from the unstable approach, he initiated a go-around maneuver. However, directional control was not regained during this critical phase of flight.
As the aircraft attempted to climb away from the runway surface, it veered off the right side of the pavement. The accident sequence concluded when the aircraft came to rest in a position 180 degrees rotated from its original heading upon impact with the ground.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the wreckage was conducted to determine if mechanical failure contributed to the loss of control. Inspections of the airframe and powerplant revealed no abnormalities or pre-existing mechanical defects that would have impaired the aircraft's handling characteristics.