Flight History
The flight departed Raleigh-Durham International Airport at 1119. At 1122, air traffic control cleared the flight to the Tar River VOR navigation aid. The pilot acknowledged the instruction, which was the last recorded communication from the flight.
Witness Observations
Witnesses on the ground reported hearing the engines revving up before the airplane impacted the ground. One witness stated seeing the airplane in a nose-low attitude just prior to impact.
Radar Data
Radar data from the period between 1120:51 and 1123:40 showed some instability in the flight's heading, altitude, and airspeed. No pre-impact failure or malfunction was found during the subsequent examination of the wreckage.
Weather and ATC Information
The pilot did not report experiencing any weather difficulties. Radar depictions from air traffic control showed no thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of the flight's path.
Investigation
Investigators determined that no pre-impact failure or malfunction had occurred. The cause of the accident remains undetermined based on the available evidence.