Incident Overview
Several witnesses observed an airplane flying in a left bank while circling a park at an estimated altitude of 75 feet above the ground. One witness believed the aircraft made contact with trees prior to its descent. All witnesses reported hearing the engine operating normally during the event.
Descent and Impact
The airplane subsequently descended into trees and the terrain, resulting in a post-impact fire. Emergency responders attended the scene.
Investigation Findings
A post-accident inspection of the airframe and engine was conducted. The examination did not reveal any pre-impact failure or malfunction that would have prevented normal operation of the aircraft. The investigation did not determine a cause for the accident.
Witness Accounts
Multiple witnesses provided consistent accounts of the airplane's low-altitude circling maneuver. The witness who suggested tree contact noted that the airplane appeared to be in a left bank throughout the observed sequence.