Accident Overview
A multi-engine airplane was destroyed when it impacted the ground and caught fire after the pilot attempted a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing. The accident occurred during an approach to land.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot's account, the airplane flared late during final approach, contacting the runway in a level attitude. This resulted in a hard landing and a bounce. The aircraft bounced a second time, which the pilot described as "really high," accompanied by a drift to the left. After a third bounce, the pilot called for a go-around and advanced the throttles fully forward.
Loss of Control
When the pilot pushed the entire power quadrant forward, the airplane immediately entered a severe left turn despite full left yoke deflection. The pilot stated he could not reverse this turn. The airplane entered a steep left bank, heading 90 degrees left of the runway heading, toward hangars. The pilot then pulled the nose up in an attempt to clear the hangars, and the airplane "probably stalled."
Impact and Fire
The airplane impacted the ground left wing down and slid between two hangars. A fire erupted as both occupants exited the aircraft. The airplane was subsequently consumed by the post-impact fire.