What happened
During an approach to land, a pilot with 4,000 hours of flight experience attempted a go-around maneuver. During this phase of flight, the pilot lost control of the multi-engine aircraft. The aircraft experienced an uncontrolled pitch-up motion, which led to an aerodynamic stall. Following the stall, the plane descended in a nose-low attitude and struck a cornfield. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire.
Reconstruction of the flight path was achieved using radar and communications data compatible with the Radar Audio Playback Terminal Operations Recording (RAPTOR) system. When plotted on a topographical map, the data indicated the aircraft was positioned to the left of the extended centerline of runway 36 while on final approach.
Findings
An investigation into the mechanical state of the aircraft was performed, including a thorough examination of the engines, propellers, and the airframe. The inspection revealed no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions in the components examined.