Accident Details
A private aircraft crashed in a vertical nose-down attitude a short distance from the pilot's private airstrip. According to relatives, the pilot was taking his girlfriend's two children for a short flight. There were no witnesses to the accident.
Pilot and Aircraft Information
Investigation revealed that the pilot's last known medical certificate was dated September 28, 1978. The annual inspection on the aircraft was overdue by seven months.
Fuel Analysis
The type of fuel found in the aircraft after the accident resembled automotive fuel in appearance and smell. However, a fuel analysis did not determine the type of fuel.
Toxicology Report
A pathologist who examined the pilot's body after the accident stated that the toxicology report showed a therapeutic level of diphenhydramine present. According to a doctor, this could have impaired the pilot's judgment, vision, and other sensory functions.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the investigation.