Incident Overview
A pilot reported that after performing a go-around on the first landing approach due to being "a little high and fast," he attempted a second landing approach. During the second approach, the airplane's indicated airspeed was 79 knots, the rate of descent was 500 feet per minute, and flaps were extended to 40 degrees.
Approach and Landing
According to the airplane's Pilot Operating Handbook, the final approach speed should have been 66 knots indicated airspeed. The pilot stated that the airplane floated down the runway and bounced two times after touching down. He said he decided to initiate a go-around but was too late in his decision-making process.
Go-Around and Runway Excursion
The pilot added full power but neglected to retract the flaps. The airplane subsequently ran off the end of the runway, colliding with trees and a berm before coming to a stop.
Pilot Remarks
The pilot noted that he normally does not fly into small airports and always tries to fly into controlled airports that are served by instrument approaches. The runway he was attempting to land on was 2,100 feet long and 50 feet wide.