Accident Overview
A student pilot and a certificated flight instructor (CFI) were conducting takeoffs and landings at the accident airport. During an approach for landing, the CFI initiated a go-around. The airplane subsequently descended and impacted a grassy area off the side of the runway.
Witness Observation
A witness who observed the accident reported that the airplane was slow and approximately 100 feet left of the runway when the go-around was initiated. The witness stated that the engine sounded as though it was producing full power. She observed the airplane descend as the wing flaps were retracted before impacting the ground.
Damage Inspection
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both left and right wings.
Post Accident Examination
A post accident inspection conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, along with representatives from the airframe and engine manufacturers, revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.