What happened
Following a routine cross-country flight, the aircraft was positioned on final approach for runway 20. During this phase, air traffic control issued a go-around instruction because the runway had not yet been cleared by a preceding aircraft. Upon executing the maneuver, the aircraft experienced a sudden pitch upward and entered a steep left bank, reaching an angle of nearly 90 degrees.
The aircraft subsequently struck the roof of a commercial building. The wreckage came to rest in an upright position within a parking lot, located approximately 0.25 miles east of the runway's approach end, oriented on a heading of 020 degrees. A passenger on board noted that the preceding flight segments had been smooth and did not initially realize the aircraft was entering a turn until the maneuver was underway.
Findings
An inspection of the aircraft, which included a detailed teardown of the engine, showed no signs of mechanical failure or malfunctions prior to the impact. Meteorological conditions at the time of the accident included visibility of 10 statute miles, winds from 240 degrees at 7 knots, and a few clouds at 6,500 feet. The pilot, who was the owner of the aircraft, had a total of approximately 1,660 flight hours.