Incident Overview
Witnesses reported that the pilot performed a low pass at a cove, then flew out over the water, turned, and returned at low altitude. During a second low pass, the aircraft struck electrical cables that crossed the cove. After hitting the cables, the aircraft crashed in a wooded area.
Passenger Account
The surviving passenger stated that he was taking pictures and was looking out the side of the aircraft, thus he did not see the cables before impact. The passenger lived with his mother in one of the houses near the flight path of the aircraft.
Toxicology Report
A toxicological check of the pilot's blood revealed an alcohol level of 0.162%.