Incident Overview
A private pilot occupying the left seat of an airplane was conducting an instrument cross-country training flight. Another private pilot was in the right seat, serving as a safety pilot. During the flight, the left-seat pilot reported feeling ill and expressed the need for a restroom break, stating he did not think he could continue to the destination. Both pilots agreed to land at an airport along their route.
The left-seat pilot then relinquished aircraft control to the right-seat safety pilot. The safety pilot flew over the runway and observed very light wind conditions. During the landing flare, the airplane began banking to the left. When the aircraft was no longer aligned over the runway, the decision was made to execute a go-around.
Power was added, and the flaps were retracted from 30 degrees to 0 degrees. The airplane subsequently failed to climb, impacting a fence and some poles before coming to rest approximately 200 yards left of the runway.
Pilot Experience and Procedures
The safety pilot had no experience landing the airplane from the right seat. According to the airplane's pilot operating handbook, when executing a go-around, the flaps should not be retracted until all obstacles are cleared.
Conclusions
The investigation did not provide a probable cause for the incident. No further details regarding injuries, aircraft damage, or other factors were specified in the source.