Accident Sequence
A student pilot was on approach to land on runway 05 when he decided to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot initiated a left 90-degree turn. The airplane subsequently stalled and collided with trees located west of the airport.
A witness reported that winds were from the right of runway 05 at approximately 13 knots, gusting to between 22 and 26 knots.
Aircraft Damage and Position
The airplane came to rest approximately 250 yards west of the runway in a nose-low attitude. Examination of the accident site showed a narrow vertical swath through the trees leading to the resting place of the aircraft.
Post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed that both wings had separated from the fuselage, and the empennage sustained damage. The carburetor heat lever was found in the off position. The throttle control lever was half open, while the mixture control lever was retracted 1/2 inch. The flaps were found in the extended position.
Pilot Report
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction with the airplane prior to the accident.