Witness Observations
Three witnesses reported observing unusual maneuvers by an airplane prior to the accident. One witness stated that they saw the aircraft fly overhead and enter a 'sharp' left turn, followed by a left 'tailspin.' Another witness described the airplane making a sharp turn and then going straight down. A third witness reported that the airplane made two complete circles, characterized as 'loopty loop(s),' though the direction was not specified. This witness further noted that during the third circle, the airplane was too low to recover.
Pilot's Background (Owner Statement)
The owner of the airplane stated that the pilot's brother lived near the accident site. The owner believed the pilot may have been circling her brother's house.
Aircraft Information
The owner further stated that the airplane was not equipped with a stall warning system.
Toxicology Results
Toxicological testing of the pilot was conducted at the FAA Toxicology Accident Research Laboratory. According to the toxicology report, 0.187 (ug/ml, ug/g) of cocaine was detected in the blood.