Accident Overview
A flight instructor reported that a student pilot was performing a soft field landing approach. The airplane's nose was high, and the student elected to execute a go-around prior to touchdown. The airplane did not climb and began to drift to the left.
Sequence of Events
The instructor assumed control of the airplane. He pitched the nose down, added full power, and reduced flaps to 20 degrees. Despite these inputs, the airplane did not climb or accelerate and continued to drift left. Subsequently, the airplane touched down and bounced in the gravel infield. It then entered the ramp area and impacted a light pole.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right and left wings.
Weather
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 20 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 180 degrees at 4 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 7L.
Mechanical Condition
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.