Incident Overview
According to a statement from the rear seat pilot-rated passenger, two touch-and-go landings had been completed by that individual. After the second landing, the front seat pilot assumed control of the airplane to perform another touch-and-go. During the subsequent maneuver, a steep left turn was initiated at an altitude of approximately 100 to 200 feet above ground level. The airplane then entered an aerodynamic stall.
Post-Crash Examination
Following the crash, investigators examined the wreckage. The elevator trim tab was found to be positioned nearly full nose up. No other mechanical anomalies were reported in the source material.
Toxicology Testing
Toxicology tests conducted post-crash on the front seat pilot detected the presence of antidepressant medication. The levels were noted to be below the therapeutic range. Toxicology test results for the rear seat pilot-rated passenger were requested from the hospital, but the hospital reported that no such tests had been performed.