Incident Overview
A multi-engine private pilot lost control of the airplane while executing a go-around maneuver. During the attempted go-around, the airplane pitched up, entered an aerodynamic stall, and subsequently impacted a corn field in a nose-low attitude. A post-impact fire ensued following the collision.
Flight Path Analysis
Investigators utilized communications and radar data from the Radar Audio Playback Terminal Operations Recording (RAPTOR) program to plot the airplane's flight path on a topographical map. The plotted data indicated that the airplane was on final approach, positioned to the left of the extended runway 36 centerline.
Post-Accident Examination
Detailed post-accident examinations of the airframe, engines, and propellers were conducted. No anomalies were identified in any of these components.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a multi-engine rating and had accumulated approximately 4,000 hours of flight experience.