Bounce Landing Leads to Go-Around and Tree Collision

Incident Overview

According to the pilot, the landing approach was normal. However, during the landing touchdown the airplane bounced. The pilot then decided to perform a go-around. He applied full power and inadvertently raised the flaps from 30 degrees to zero degrees. As the pilot increased the pitch of the airplane to perform the go-around, the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway and settled into a grassy area to the left of the runway.

Collision and Damage

The airplane collided with a tree, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and horizontal stabilizer.

Mechanical Status

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.