What happened
At night, the pilot attempted an emergency landing on an interstate highway. During the sequence, the aircraft initially struck the highway median. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce over the eastbound lanes before coming to rest in an adjacent field.
The pilot sustained a concussion during the accident and was unable to recall the events of the crash. Upon inspection of the aircraft following the incident, it was determined that there was no fuel remaining in the fuel tanks.
Findings
Following the accident, an odor of alcohol was detected on the pilot's breath. A blood sample taken approximately one hour after the occurrence revealed a toxicology report showing an alcohol level of 0.12% (grams/100 ml). The pilot's most recent medical certification had been issued on July 17, 1986.