What happened
The airplane impacted terrain after the pilot lost control during an attempted go-around. The pilot reported the airplane floated in ground effect so he decided to go-around. The pilot stated the airplane was unable to clear a line of trees off the south end of the runway. The pilot indicated he banked the airplane to the left, "but still felt [he] could not clear the north-south tree line to the east." The pilot reported he increased his rate of turn, and the airplane subsequently lost altitude and impacted terrain.
Findings
The primary factor was loss of control during a critical phase of flight. The decision to initiate a go-around after floating in ground effect contributed to the accident. The inability to clear the tree line despite banking left and increasing the turn rate indicates insufficient performance or situational awareness regarding obstacle clearance.
Safety message
Pilots should be cautious when executing go-arounds, especially after floating in ground effect. Ensuring adequate altitude and airspeed before attempting to clear obstacles is critical for safety.