NTSB

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

The improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

The decision to abort the landing with insufficient runway available to guarantee obstruction clearance.

The restriction of the carburetor float as a result of a misadjusted retractor clip. Wrong fuel pump leads to engine fire.

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear.

The pilot’s failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control.

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line.

The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.