Incident Overview
A student pilot was performing low-altitude maneuvers over a residence when the aircraft entered an excessive bank, stalled, and crashed. The pilot had arranged for his brother to photograph the maneuvers from the ground.
Witness Accounts
Multiple witnesses observed the airplane operating at an estimated altitude between 40 and 100 feet above ground level. They reported seeing the aircraft in a right turn back toward the brother's location when control was lost.
Loss of Control
During the turn, the airplane banked in excess of 45 degrees. This extreme bank angle led to an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft then rolled to the right, becoming inverted, and descended in an 80-degree nose-low attitude before impacting the terrain.
Investigation Details
The accident investigation did not provide a specific probable cause. The sequence of events—low-altitude maneuvering, excessive bank, stall, and inverted impact—was documented based on witness statements and the wreckage examination.