Pilot Report
The pilot stated that during the landing, the airplane did not touch down when expected. He eventually got the airplane on the ground, but felt it was not slowing enough to stop on the runway. He added power and took off, but on climb-out the airplane struck trees and crashed. The pilot wrote that at the time of the accident, the airplane was operating normally.
Runway Characteristics
The pilot stated that he was unaware that the 2,400-foot runway had a 1.5% downgrade. He noted that he had never landed on a runway with a downslope before and that he "hadn't appreciated the effect the slope would have on braking."
Accident Sequence
After touchdown, the pilot perceived insufficient deceleration to stop within the runway length, prompting a go-around. During the subsequent climb, the airplane collided with trees and crashed. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the pilot's account.