Accident Details
The accident occurred during a turn to final approach when the pilot flew the aircraft into the ground. Initial ground contact was made by the left wing and landing gear. The night was dark, and the terrain did not have any lighting, although the runway itself was lighted. No equipment malfunctions were known.
Pilot Certification
None of the occupants on board held a pilot certificate or an aviation medical certificate. According to a passenger from a previous flight, the pilot had received a checkout in the aircraft prior to renting it for subsequent flights.
Reported Previous Flight Difficulties
Reportedly, during a previous flight, the pilot experienced difficulty maintaining directional control at takeoff and made several severe bounces upon landing. A passenger on that flight provided this information.