Sequence of Events
The pilot obtained a weather briefing exclusively from the TV Weather Channel before departure. Fog was not mentioned in that briefing, and the pilot did not seek any additional weather information.
Upon arriving at the destination airstrip, the pilot circled the area several times until light conditions improved. He then proceeded to land with the flaps fully extended. While landing, the airplane encountered fog. The pilot did not fully apply the normal brakes to stop the airplane.
Realizing there was insufficient runway remaining to stop, the pilot applied throttle to initiate a go-around. However, he did not retract the flaps. The airplane became airborne but subsequently collided with a gate, then trees, and finally the ground.
Weather Briefing
The pilot's preflight weather planning consisted solely of viewing the TV Weather Channel. No other sources were consulted, and the forecast did not include fog at the destination.
Landing and Go-Around
After the delayed landing due to poor light, the pilot touched down with flaps fully extended. Fog reduced visibility during the landing roll, and braking was not maximized. The go-around was performed without raising the flaps, which likely degraded climb performance.