Approach and Bounce
During the second landing attempt, the aircraft bounced approximately one foot. After the bounce, the pilot decided to execute a go-around. The pilot then felt a sudden, strong vibration.
Go-Around and Engine Indications
Believing insufficient runway remained for a safe landing, the pilot continued the takeoff. He checked the instruments and observed the engine running at 3100 RPM, but the airspeed was decreasing and the vibration was increasing. He increased the pitch of the airplane just before reaching a row of trees at the end of the runway and cleared the tops of those trees.
Maneuvering and Tree Strike
The pilot then pitched the nose back down and turned slightly to the left to avoid some taller trees, heading toward a clearing in the woods near a river. The airplane's landing gear struck the tops of trees 80 feet high.
Post-Impact and Evacuation
The airplane came to rest inverted, three feet from the ground in bushes, and caught fire. Both the pilot and passenger were able to release their seatbelts and crawl out of the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.