Accident Sequence
The aircraft was observed flying east on a downwind leg for the private airstrip where it was based. It then turned onto the base leg. As the pilot initiated the turn to align with the final approach course for Runway 27, the aircraft stalled, entered a spin, and collided with the ground.
Wreckage Location
After the accident, the wreckage was found east of the runway approach threshold and approximately 300 feet to the right of the extended centerline of Runway 27. This location indicates the aircraft deviated from the intended final approach path.
Runway Lighting
The west half of the runway edge lights were out of service at the time of the accident. The absence of these lights may have reduced the pilot's ability to align the aircraft with the runway centerline during the approach, as the lights could have provided visual cues for lineup.