Approach and Landing Attempt
During the final approach to landing, the airplane was high on the glidepath. To increase the descent rate, the pilot slipped the airplane. At approximately 50 feet above the runway, the pilot transitioned from the slip to the landing attitude. The airplane bounced upon touchdown. In response, the pilot made a small power increase and lowered the nose. The airplane bounced a second time and began a porpoise-type oscillation.
Go-Around and Impact
The pilot then initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane's nose pitched up and the airplane rolled left. The airplane subsequently impacted a field adjacent to the runway. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination of the airplane by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.