Incident Overview
A passenger reported that before the flight, the pilot complained of not feeling well. During the flight, the pilot's condition worsened, with the pilot stating he experienced tingling in his fingers and pressure on his chest. Witnesses observed the airplane on final approach, flying erratically at an altitude of about 50 to 100 feet above the ground and heading toward buildings and hangars. The pilot became too ill to continue flying, and the passenger assumed control of the airplane. The passenger successfully landed without striking any buildings, but the right wing struck a pole.
Medical Findings
An autopsy was performed on the pilot. According to the Autopsy Report, the pathological diagnoses included ischemic heart disease (coronary atherosclerosis, focal, severe) and pulmonary congestion with focal hemorrhage. The cause of death was determined to be ischemic heart disease.
Investigation
The investigation focused on the pilot's medical condition during the flight. No further information regarding the aircraft, flight details, or environmental conditions was provided in the source.