Accident Overview
An aircraft crashed during a pass across the airport. According to a witness, the aircraft had taken off about six minutes earlier, made a traffic pattern, and then crashed behind and to the witness's right. The aircraft crashed on a southerly heading and traveled about 300 feet after impact.
Impact Details
The left wing tip lens was found at the initial impact point. The initial impact mark was very narrow, gradually widening from 4 inches to 18 inches over the first 40 feet. At that point, the nose of the aircraft struck a 4-foot bank.
Witness Account
The witness was parked, facing east, in the runup area for Runway 18. He reported that the aircraft took off, completed a traffic pattern, and then crashed behind and to his right.