What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight involving a privately operated aircraft. The pilot, who held 123 hours of total flight time, was attempting to land on a turf runway measuring 3,250 feet in length. During the approach and touchdown sequence, the aircraft experienced porpoising, a phenomenon where the plane oscillates vertically along the runway surface.
In response to this instability, the pilot attempted to execute a go-around by applying additional engine power. However, the pilot failed to release the wheel brakes during this maneuver. The combination of applied power and retained braking caused the aircraft to lose directional control. The airplane subsequently departed the runway environment, colliding with the airport's perimeter fence and nearby trees.
The investigation
The factual narrative indicates that the primary mechanical or operational factor was the pilot's failure to release the brakes while adding power during a critical phase of flight. No other mechanical failures were cited in the provided text.
Findings
Contributing factors included the porpoising event on the turf surface and the subsequent incorrect control input by the pilot. The outcome resulted in significant damage to the aircraft structure upon impact with stationary objects outside the runway limits.