Incident Details
A pilot diverted en route to an alternate airport due to thunderstorms in the area. While on final approach to the runway, the airplane encountered gusting wind conditions. The aircraft drifted to the right of the centerline. The pilot initiated a go-around at approximately 150 feet above ground level. However, during the go-around, the airplane developed a sink rate and subsequently impacted the ground adjacent to the runway. The pilot reported that the airplane would not climb despite applying full power.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the incident, winds were from the left front quarter at 7 knots, gusting to 30 knots. The density altitude was approximately 9,200 feet.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the engine revealed that all of the piston heads had erosion and all cylinders exhibited low compression.
Previous Incident
The airplane had been involved in a previous incident two months prior, during which it was serviced with 100LL aviation fuel that was contaminated with an unspecified amount of Jet-A fuel.