Accident Details
The airplane struck electrical power lines that were positioned approximately 700 feet downstream from a dam and about 125 feet above the water. The exact aircraft type, registration, operator, and engine count are not specified in the official source.
Passenger Account
The surviving passenger stated that he and the pilot had consumed beer at his home before going to a local restaurant and lounge, where they remained until about 0130. They left the restaurant with two friends they had met there, and one of the friends purchased a 12-pack of beer on the way to the airport. The pilot and three passengers then flew for about an hour before descending near a dam. According to the passenger, the pilot expressed a desire to get a closer look at the dam. Just before the crash, the passenger saw the dam above the airplane's front window, then heard the airplane hit something and observed sparks.
Toxicology Results
Toxicology tests conducted at the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) laboratory revealed that the pilot had ethanol levels of 130 mg/dL in blood, 135 mg/dL in vitreous fluid, and 179 mg/dL in urine.