20240108019529A

After careful investigation of the evidence and ln collaboration with the NTSB, it has been determined that the accident was due to pilot error. All statements from the crew were consistent in which all parties stated that there were no indications of a loss of engine power and no indications of any other system malfunctions. Both pilot and flight instructor were rated in the aircraft. The intent of the flight was a transition training flight due to the pilot being unfamiliar with the make and model. During the touch and go event leading up to the accident at the Byron airport, the crew stated that they were on a stabilized approach coming in on their second time in the pattern. It was stated that the aircraft transitioned into the flare late which caused them to be closer in proximity to the ground than normal. Due to a possible inappropriate landing attitude, the aircraft bounced and went through a series of pitch oscillations. A go around was initiated and when the throttle's were advanced full forward in the aircraft pitched up excessively, yawed to the left, settled back to the grounds and departing from controlled flight, settling into the dirt off the runway. The aircraft sustained airframe, propeller, and landing gear damage. No injuries.