Accident Sequence
Pilot witnesses located on the ground at the airport observed the airplane's departure sequence. The airplane lifted off within the first third of the runway. Climbing to approximately 200 feet above ground level, the airplane initiated a turn with a 90-degree angle of bank, resulting in a 90-degree change in heading. Subsequently, at an altitude of about 300 feet, a second 90-degree turn was performed, also with a 90-degree bank, to establish a downwind leg.
Witness Accounts
The witnesses stated that during the turn, the aircraft entered a stall condition. Following the stall, the aircraft yawed to the right and then to the left before impacting the ground. The witnesses specifically noted that the engine was "running fine" throughout the entire accident sequence until the moment of ground impact. No other anomalies in engine operation were reported.
Post-Accident Examination
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors conducted an examination of the aircraft's flight control system. The examination revealed no evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures in the flight control system.