Accident Sequence
The purpose and circumstances of the flight were not determined. According to witnesses, the owner/student pilot and another person, who was a certified mechanic and an instructor pilot, took off and entered what appeared to be a closed traffic pattern for Runway 18. The traffic pattern was terminated in a low approach. During the second climb-out, the aircraft went into a nose-high attitude, then entered a stall/spin and crashed. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found.
Aircraft and Personnel Information
The aircraft involved was N5668Z. The owner/student pilot's last endorsement for solo flight was dated June 10, 1984. According to his logbook, his last solo flight was on December 12, 1984; however, there were three entries for N5668Z after that entry with no date or flight time logged. The owner/student was presumed to be the pilot-in-command. The extent to which the other occupant was acting as a mechanic/observer or an instructor pilot was not verified.
Toxicology
A toxicology check of the owner/student pilot's blood showed an alcohol level of 0.15%. A test of the other occupant's blood was negative.