Incident Overview
A pilot reported that while on final approach to landing, air traffic control requested a spacing adjustment. In response, the pilot elected to execute a 360-degree turn. He initiated a climbing right turn, but the aircraft failed to recover from the bank and entered a stalled spin. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, the turn was performed to comply with the spacing request. He stated that the airplane "wouldn't come out of the bank and…entered a stalled spin." The pilot further reported that there were no pre-impact failures or malfunctions of the airplane controls or engine.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical anomalies. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the right wing spar.