Overview
A private pilot and a student pilot were conducting a local aerial photography flight when the aircraft crashed in a flat, open cow pasture. Several residents observed the aircraft maneuvering immediately before the accident. According to their reports, the aircraft was flying at a high angle of attack, at slow speed, and at a low altitude of approximately 80 to 100 feet above ground level. The winds at the time were gusty, with speeds reaching up to 20 knots.
Wreckage and Impact
The wreckage was located in a flat, open cow pasture. Examination of impact damage indicated a steep, nose-low impact with the ground, consistent with a stall condition. No eyewitnesses to the actual crash were found.
Occupants
The aircraft was occupied by a private pilot and a student pilot passenger. The source does not specify the number of injuries or fatalities.
Aircraft Information
The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration number, or any other identifying details.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the accident, winds were reported as gusty, with speeds up to 20 knots. No other weather characterization is available.
Probable Cause
The investigation source does not state a probable cause for this accident.