Incident Overview
The pilot of an airplane entered a left traffic pattern to land on a dirt strip. The landing was long, prompting a go-around decision. As the pilot initiated the go-around, he applied full power and retracted the flaps from the full down position to an intermediate setting.
Maneuver and Collision
After adjusting the flaps, the pilot began a left turn to fly downslope and increase the airplane's height above the ground. During the turn, the airplane struck wires and subsequently crashed. The density altitude at the time was about 8,000 feet above mean sea level.
Operational Context
The terrain off the departure end of the dirt runway rose gradually, which may have influenced the pilot's decision to turn left to follow the downslope. The report does not provide further details on the aircraft, pilot, or outcomes.