Accident Overview
During an approach to land, the aircraft collided with the ground, left wing first. The pilot reported that the aircraft apparently stalled. A patrolman at the scene detected an odor of alcohol on the pilot's breath, and subsequent blood alcohol testing showed a level of 0.19%.
Pilot Information
The pilot's last medical examination was dated October 17, 1980, and the most recent biennial flight review occurred in December 1981.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was equipped with cloth fabric to metal type seat belts. These seat belts should have been modified to meet existing regulations.
Injuries
The pilot sustained a broken ankle during the accident.