Incident Details
After returning from a hunting trip, a pilot was preparing to fly to another location. When asked if a camera could be mounted to film the takeoff, the pilot agreed but chose to use the taxiway for filming. The camera was placed in the middle of the taxiway.
Sequence of Events
The pilot took off over the camera, then turned back and flew across the airport at a relatively low altitude. The aircraft then entered a steep climbing turn. According to one witness, the pilot "executed the one-half roll to the right to upside down, turn back and down . . . parallel to the large runway." Subsequently, the aircraft crashed on the runway and began burning.
Damage and Investigation
The aircraft was demolished by impact and fire. The investigation found no preimpact mechanical problems.