What happened
The pilot executed a landing on runway 23 under wind conditions from 280 degrees at 8 knots. During the landing roll, the right wing began to lift, causing the airplane to veer to the left. In an effort to abort the landing, the pilot applied power but was unable to achieve liftoff before reaching a cornfield. The pilot then cut the power, and the aircraft entered the field and nosed over.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the aborted landing attempt. Key findings included the wind direction and speed at the time of the incident, which were from 280 degrees at 8 knots. The mechanical condition of the airplane was examined, with particular attention to the right wing's behavior during the landing roll. No evidence of pre-impact mechanical failure was found.
Findings
Contributing factors to the accident included the pilot's decision to abort the landing and the subsequent inability to become airborne before reaching the cornfield. The wind conditions at the time of the incident were from 280 degrees at 8 knots. The airplane nosed over upon entering the cornfield.
Safety message
Pilots should carefully consider the feasibility of an aborted landing, especially when runway remaining is limited. Adequate power and airspeed are critical to successfully completing a go-around.