Accident Details
According to the pilot's statement, the accident occurred during the fourth touch-and-go landing of the flight. The pilot noted that the landing 'took awhile to get the plane on its mains because of the gusty conditions.' After touchdown, when power was advanced for the takeoff, the engine sputtered. The pilot applied carburetor heat, but the engine continued to sputter. Pumping the throttle did not resolve the issue.
Sequence of Events
Realizing the engine was not producing power, the pilot lowered the tail and began braking. During the aborted takeoff roll, the aircraft ran off the end of runway 13 into a freshly plowed, soft sandy field. The main wheels dug into the soft ground, causing the airplane to flip onto its back. The aircraft came to rest approximately 420 feet past the end of the runway, inverted.
Pilot's Assessment
In his statement, the pilot offered his own assessment of the cause, saying, 'I believe I pushed power in too fast and flooded engine. Pumping throttle made it worse.'