Accident Overview
A pilot reported flying low over Ute Lake from the west before turning left to line up on a field. At the last moment, the pilot realized he was aligned with a dirt road rather than the intended landing area. He applied full power for a go-around, but stated he was "too low and too slow, and [the] terrain was rising" and approaching stall speed.
Obstacles and Impact
During the go-around, the pilot flew under a first set of power lines and banked left to avoid a second set. The airplane then struck several trees and a light pole. The impact crushed both wings rearward and damaged the cowling, firewall, and forward fuselage aft.
Pilot Actions and Examination
The pilot acknowledged that when initiating the go-around, he neglected to push in the carburetor heat or retract the flaps. An examination of the airplane at the accident site confirmed the carburetor heat was still pulled out and the flaps were extended. No other anomalies were found during the inspection.