What happened
The accident airplane experienced a significant impact upon initial touchdown, resulting in a hard landing. Following this event, the aircraft bounced back into the air before settling onto the runway surface again. In an effort to prevent further contact with the ground or to continue the flight, the pilot applied full engine power. This action caused the airplane to lift off once more, creating a second bounce.
During this second ascent, the aircraft deviated from the paved surface, moving to the left side of the runway. The airplane then descended into a nearby ditch, causing the nose section to pitch downward abruptly. Upon impact with the ground and the ditch, the airframe sustained substantial damage, specifically affecting the left wing structure.
The investigation
Examination of the accident site revealed that the aircraft had left the designated runway area and entered an adjacent drainage ditch. The physical evidence indicated a nosedown attitude at the time of final rest. The primary structural failure observed was located on the left wing, which showed signs of substantial damage consistent with ground impact forces.
Findings
The sequence of events suggests that the initial hard landing compromised the pilot's ability to maintain directional control and airspeed during the subsequent go-around attempt. The decision to apply full power during the second bounce contributed to the lateral deviation from the runway centerline. Encountering the ditch resulted in the loss of controlled flight and significant structural damage to the forward and left-side sections of the aircraft.