Accident Overview
A witness approximately half a mile from the crash site observed an aircraft flying low over a corn field. The aircraft's flight pattern resembled that of an agricultural aircraft performing swath runs, though the aircraft was not equipped for such operations. At the end of each pass, the aircraft was seen to pull up sharply.
Final Maneuver and Impact
After the last pull-up, the aircraft rotated 180 degrees at the top of the maneuver, then descended and struck the ground. The impact occurred in a near-vertical descent, according to evidence found during the wreckage examination. The aircraft burned and was demolished by fire.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the wreckage revealed that the flight control connections were intact. No other mechanical anomalies were reported.