Accident Sequence
The student pilot, who had accumulated 71 hours of flight time, reported that while maneuvering his experimental homebuilt airplane, the aircraft entered a slow right hand, uncontrolled turn. The turn continued in that mode until the airplane impacted the earth. According to the pilot, the aircraft did not respond to control inputs during the maneuver.
Witness Report
A witness observed the accident and reported seeing the airplane's nose drop as it made a right turn. Subsequently, the right wing and nose of the airplane impacted the ground. The witness further noted that the engine was running throughout the entire event, indicating power was available during the descent.
Weather Conditions
An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that high gusty wind conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. These conditions were noted as present in the area when the accident occurred.