What happened
The pilot was conducting operations in close proximity to his private residence, flying at a very low altitude while configuring the aircraft for landing. During this phase of flight, the pilot decided to abort the approach and applied full throttle in an attempt to arrest the aircraft's downward trajectory. Despite the application of maximum power, the airplane continued to descend and settled onto the soft, muddy terrain below. The pilot made further attempts to recover control and abort the landing, but the aircraft impacted a ditch before coming to a complete stop.
The investigation
Following the accident, investigators conducted a post-accident examination of the propulsion system. A ground run-up was performed on the engine to verify its operational status. The results indicated that the engine was capable of normal operation and did not exhibit any mechanical failures that would have prevented it from producing power.
Findings
The primary factor in this incident was the pilot's inability to arrest the descent despite applying full power. Contributing factors included the low altitude at which the maneuver was initiated and the nature of the terrain, which consisted of soft, muddy ground that likely impeded any potential recovery efforts after impact.