Accident Summary
During a short local flight, a pilot attempted to land at a private airstrip. While on short final, the pilot initiated a go-around. As the pilot reduced the flaps, the airplane began to descend toward trees. According to the pilot, when he attempted to climb, the airplane stalled and collided with the trees.
Damage
Examination of the airplane revealed that the left outboard wing broke off. The airplane came to rest nose down at the base of the tree.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no mechanical or flight control malfunctions prior to the accident. The pilot stated that during the go-around, after reducing the flaps, the airplane descended. When he attempted to climb, the airplane stalled and struck trees.
Examination Findings
The post-accident examination confirmed that the left outboard wing had separated from the airframe. The airplane was found nose down at the base of a tree, consistent with the pilot's account of the stall and collision.