Accident Details
A pilot flying a retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that during landing, just before touchdown, the stall warning horn activated. Simultaneously, he heard a scraping sound and incorrectly identified the stall warning as the landing gear warning annunciator. This prompted the pilot to abort the landing and rapidly increase the throttle to full engine power.
Pilot Input and Control
During the go-around, the pilot acknowledged not applying enough right rudder to counteract the torque and p-factor effects. Consequently, the airplane drifted left of the asphalt runway and exited the paved surface. Although the airplane began to climb, it struck the rising terrain adjacent to the runway and skidded to a stop.
Aircraft Damage and Condition
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane was otherwise functioning normally.
Pilot's Reflection
The pilot stated that he should have relied on the "three in the green" landing gear position indicators before aborting the landing. This remark suggests that the landing gear was likely extended and locked, and the pilot's attention was diverted by the stall warning and scraping sound.