Accident Sequence
During the landing, the airplane touched down and bounced. The pilot aborted the landing, but the airplane did not climb despite the engine operating at full power. The airplane veered to the right and became momentarily airborne as it exited the runway. It then struck the ground hard and nosed over.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the empennage.
Weather and Conditions
The METAR at the accident airport reported calm wind, clear skies, a temperature of 99°F, and an altimeter setting of 30.12 inches of mercury. The field elevation was 4,130 feet, and the density altitude was calculated at 7,753 feet.
Previous Maintenance
Three days prior to the accident, the pilot had requested that a maintenance shop examine the airplane engine's performance due to concern about a rough running engine when operating at about 1,000 RPM. The maintenance shop performed a visual inspection, a run-up check, and a magneto drop check. The airplane was returned to the pilot with the assertion that no anomalies or malfunctions were found.