What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach. During this phase of flight, the crew encountered a gust of wind. At an altitude of approximately 50 feet above the ground, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure by applying engine power.
However, the application of power coincided with a stall condition. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and fell vertically for about 50 feet before impacting the ground. Upon impact, the aircraft turned left by 90 degrees and departed the runway surface. It continued to travel laterally for 209 feet until it collided with a transformer located adjacent to the aircraft parking area.
The investigation
The physical evidence indicated that the airplane sustained significant damage from the uncontrolled descent and subsequent ground impact. The trajectory of the aircraft after leaving the runway was consistent with the pilot's account of the turn and travel distance toward the transformer.