Event Summary
The pilot performed three approaches. The first two were unsatisfactory, leading to go-arounds. On the third approach, the pilot considered conditions favorable and landed the aircraft. However, after touchdown, the pilot determined that too much runway remained and initiated another go-around. During this go-around, the aircraft's right wing contacted the ground, resulting in a cartwheel. The aircraft eventually came to rest against a tree, with its orientation reversed 180 degrees from the landing direction.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that on the first two approaches, he was not satisfied and went around. On the third, he stated "everything looked good" and "dropped the plane on the field." He then realized he had used excessive runway and attempted to go around again. He described that the airplane "started hitting the ground with the right wing" and then cartwheeled, ending up against a tree.
FAA Report
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot reported that he stalled the aircraft during the go-around attempt. The stall led to the right wing striking the ground, causing the aircraft to cartwheel. The aircraft came to rest 180 degrees from the landing direction.