Accident Details
The accident occurred after sunset at the physician pilot's private airport. The pilot made two landing attempts but abandoned both due to strong, shifting, violent winds. During the third attempt, the aircraft collided with a tree. The pilot subsequently found himself sitting on the ground outside the aircraft.
Pilot's Account
The pilot later stated that the last thing he remembered was seeing 500 feet on the altimeter and telling himself, "to get up and out of there." He had no recollection of the impact or how he exited the aircraft.
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for the area at the time of the accident called for thunderstorms. The pilot had faced strong, shifting, violent winds during his earlier landing attempts.