Accident Overview
A single-engine airplane, on final approach to runway 20 at an airport (BAF), was instructed by the air traffic controller to execute a go-around because a preceding aircraft had not yet cleared the runway. The airplane pitched up and entered a steep, nearly 90-degree left bank. The rear-seat passenger, who described the flights to and from BAF as "smooth," stated that she initially thought the airplane would land but then realized it was turning left.
Impact and Post-Crash Examination
The airplane struck the roof of a commercial building and came to rest upright on a heading of 020 degrees in a parking lot, approximately one-quarter mile east of the approach end of the runway. A thorough examination of the airframe and engine tear-down revealed no evidence of any pre-impact malfunctions.
Weather Conditions
Weather reported at the airport around the time of the accident included winds from 240 degrees at 7 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, and few clouds at 6,500 feet.
Pilot Information
The pilot, who owned the airplane, had accumulated approximately 1,660 hours of total flight experience.