Accident Overview
The accident occurred during an aborted landing on a private sod runway. The pilot attempted a landing to the west. The runway was oriented approximately 090 and 270 degrees magnetic. The west end featured trees, houses, and power lines; the east end had trees. The pilot had a 14-knot tailwind for the landing attempt.
While executing the aborted landing, the airplane struck wires, subsequently stalled, rolled inverted, and impacted terrain beyond the departure end of the runway. The runway length was 1,800 feet.
Wreckage and Performance
Examination of the wreckage revealed no pre-impact anomalies. According to performance chart interpolation, the airplane required 1,754 feet of runway to land over a 50-foot obstacle with a 14-knot tailwind. This distance exceeds the available runway length when accounting for the obstacle clearance.
Toxicology Findings
A review of pharmacy records and toxicological testing indicated that the pilot had ingested an unapproved pain medication prior to the flight.