Accident Details
A homebuilt aircraft crashed in an open field and was not discovered until four days after the accident. The aircraft, which was maintained largely by the pilot, sustained complete destruction of its engine. Investigators were unable to determine whether the engine was developing power at the time of impact due to the extent of the damage.
Pilot Behavior
According to reports, the pilot had been acting oddly in the days leading up to the accident. No radio communications were received from the flight after the initial clearance was issued.
Impact Characteristics
The aircraft struck the ground at a nose-down attitude of 70 to 80 degrees, with its wings level. The precise circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear.