Accident Overview
A private pilot conducting a solo cross-country personal flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, experienced an accident while landing at a remote airstrip. The pilot reported that the airstrip was covered with gravel and measured approximately 800 feet in length and 20 feet in width.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, he inadvertently allowed the airplane to touch down about midway along the airstrip. Realizing the remaining distance was insufficient to stop, he attempted to abort the landing by abruptly advancing the throttle. However, the engine was unable to produce full power before the airplane reached the departure end of the site, where it contacted high brush and trees.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage as a result of the impact with vegetation.
Pilot Reports
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the aircraft. The engine's failure to reach full power was described as a result of the abrupt throttle advance not producing a response in time to execute a successful go-around.