What happened
The incident occurred during an attempt to land on a grass strip. According to the pilot's account, the aircraft flared for touchdown but remained airborne for an extended period without making contact with the surface. Observing this prolonged float, the other pilot aboard instructed the pilot to initiate a go-around.
In response, the pilot applied additional power. However, the aircraft did not climb immediately as expected. Instead, it descended and struck the taxiway associated with runway 13-31. Following the impact, the airplane ground looped and ultimately came to rest in a ditch located alongside runway 13-31.
The investigation
The factual narrative provided by the pilot indicates that the primary sequence of events involved a delayed touchdown during the landing flare, followed by an unsuccessful go-around maneuver. The aircraft's failure to climb immediately after power application resulted in contact with the taxiway surface, leading to loss of directional control and final rest in adjacent terrain.
Findings
The accident was caused by the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed or pitch attitude during the go-around phase after a prolonged flare. The delayed reaction to the other pilot's instruction and the subsequent failure to establish a positive climb rate resulted in the aircraft striking the taxiway and ground looping.