The Accident
A newly certificated private pilot was attempting to land on runway 23, which measures 10,000 feet in length and 200 feet in width. During the landing approach, the pilot reported that a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right, away from the runway centerline. Unable to realign the airplane, she initiated a go-around.
Pilot and Passenger Accounts
The pilot stated that the last thing she remembers is hearing the stall warning horn. The passenger reported that during the go-around, the stall warning sounded and the airplane yawed to the left. He then stated that the airplane entered a stall and subsequently collided with the ground.
Postaccident Inspection
A postaccident inspection of the airplane found no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies.
Wind Information
Air traffic control tower provided wind information to the pilot within one minute of the accident, indicating wind from 270 degrees magnetic at 3 knots with no gusts. Recorded wind data from the tower for the ten minutes preceding the accident showed no evidence of wind gusts.