What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. According to the pilot's account, he executed a hard landing upon touchdown. During this event, his right foot inadvertently made contact with the right brake pedal. This unintended pressure caused the aircraft to yaw sharply to the right, directing it toward a line of trees near the runway.
Recognizing the deviation from the intended flight path, the pilot decided to abort the landing and initiate a go-around. However, as the aircraft began to climb and turn to the right, it struck trees before it could regain stable flight conditions. The impact resulted in significant damage to the airframe.
The investigation
Following the accident, investigators conducted a thorough examination of the aircraft to determine if any mechanical failures contributed to the event. The inspection focused on the braking system and the primary flight controls. The examination revealed no pre-impact discrepancies with the brakes or flight controls. This finding indicated that the systems were functioning mechanically as designed at the time of the incident.
Findings
The primary factor in this accident was the pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. The inadvertent application of the right brake, combined with the subsequent overcorrection during the aborted landing attempt, led to the collision with the trees. The mechanical integrity of the aircraft was confirmed, isolating the cause to human factors and operational error during a critical phase of flight.