Accident Summary
Prior to the accident, multiple witnesses reported seeing the aircraft flying at a very low altitude near the crash site. The crash site was located across the road from the home of the pilot's brother. According to these witnesses, the aircraft's engine was operating normally before the accident.
Impact and Crash
Evidence indicated that the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer struck the top branches of a tree approximately 60 feet tall. Following this impact, the aircraft executed a wing-over maneuver and subsequently crashed in a nose-down attitude.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the wreckage revealed no pre-impact part failure or malfunction. Toxicology tests performed on the pilot's blood and urine samples showed alcohol levels of 0.068% and 0.062%, respectively.