What happened
The pilot was conducting a flight intended for a business meeting when the aircraft became overdue. Following an extensive search operation, the wreckage was located 22 days after the flight's disappearance. The aircraft had struck trees and traveled 165 feet before coming to rest at an elevation of 1,800 feet MSL.
On the morning of the accident, local authorities reported that weather conditions in the vicinity consisted of fog and light rain.
The investigation
An examination of the wreckage was performed, which did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunction.
A toxicological examination of the pilot was conducted. Results showed 6.24 ug/ml of Diphenhydramine detected in the liver and 24.4 ug/ml of Paroxetine detected in the liver. Additionally, 0.208 ug/ml of Paroxetine was detected in the muscle. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used in over-the-counter allergy and cold medications, while Paroxetine is a prescription antidepressant used to treat panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder.