What happened
Witnesses reported that the aircraft was flying at a low altitude over a section of Tablerock Lake, specifically near a marina. The pilot had expressed intentions to purchase property in the vicinity. During this flight, the aircraft encountered an unmarked power line suspended approximately 85 feet above the water surface. The collision caused the aircraft to strike the water and subsequently sink.
The investigation
Following the recovery of the remains, a medical examination was conducted to determine the cause of death. The autopsy results confirmed that the manner of death was drowning.
Findings
The primary factor in this accident was the collision with an unmarked power line. Drowning was identified as the cause of death for the pilot. No other mechanical failures or weather conditions were cited as contributing factors in the provided source material.