Accident Description
The pilot was attempting to land a relatively unfamiliar aircraft on a private dirt strip located on his farm. During the first landing attempt, he encountered a downdraft, which prompted him to execute a go-around. On the second approach, the aircraft's airspeed decreased. The pilot responded by applying full power, but according to the pilot, this power application aggravated the situation. The aircraft subsequently landed hard approximately 30 feet short of the dirt strip, struck a fence, and nosed over.
Sequence of Events
The pilot initiated the landing on a private dirt strip, but a downdraft during the first approach necessitated a go-around. On the second attempt, as the aircraft's airspeed slowed, the pilot applied full power. Rather than improving the situation, the power application made it worse. The aircraft touched down hard about 30 feet before the intended landing area, impacting a fence before coming to rest in a nose-over attitude.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
No specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or pilot qualifications were provided in the source. The pilot characterized the aircraft as relatively unfamiliar and was attempting to land on his own farm's private dirt strip. The accident occurred during daylight hours, though the exact time of day was not specified.
Damage and Injuries
The extent of damage to the aircraft was not detailed, but the hard landing, fence strike, and nose-over likely caused structural damage. No information was given regarding injuries to the pilot or any other individuals, and toxicology tests or medical reports were not mentioned.
Investigation
No official investigation findings or probable cause were stated in the source. The sequence of events described by the pilot indicates that the downdraft on the first approach and the subsequent power application on the second attempt contributed to the accident, but the source does not assign a specific cause.