Flight Details
A pilot took off from a private airstrip with his 5-year-old daughter aboard. During the flight, the pilot performed several low passes near a guest house, allowing his daughter to wave to her grandparents.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft was last observed heading in a generally northerly direction when it banked sharply to the right. It then disappeared behind trees. Impact occurred in a steep nose-down attitude.
Post-Accident Findings
Examination of the propeller revealed an absence of torsional damage; one blade was straight and the other blade was bent aft. Virtually no fuel was found in the tanks, fuel lines, or carburetor. Investigators found no preimpact part failure or malfunction. An operational check using a replacement propeller indicated the engine could run to 2325 RPM. A toxicological test of the pilot's blood showed an alcohol level of 0.040%.
Aircraft Information
The registration and other identifying details were not specified in the source.