Incident Overview
Prior to the flight, the pilot made a phone call to a relative who lived near the southeast side of Long Lake. During the call, the pilot stated that he would "pass over in about 10 minutes."
Sequence of Events
After takeoff, the aircraft was observed performing a low pass over the southeast corner of the lake. The aircraft then circled and initiated a second low pass. On the second pass, the aircraft descended lower than before. It subsequently struck the snow-covered, frozen surface of the lake, bounced, and crashed.
Witness Observations
Witnesses reported that light snow was falling at the time of the accident, but visibility was described as good. No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or other flight parameters.