Accident Summary
According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the aircraft was not in a position to land, prompting the pilot to execute a go-around maneuver. During the go-around, the pilot was unable to get the aircraft to climb or maintain altitude. The aircraft subsequently settled to the ground approximately 200 yards beyond the departure end of the runway.
Damage and Injuries
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage. The pilot sustained serious injuries.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination of the aircraft did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. The pilot did not return an NTSB Form 6120 prior to the completion of the investigation.