Accident Overview
The airplane was destroyed when it impacted the ground while maneuvering for landing. No anomalies were found with respect to the airplane that could be determined to have existed prior to impact.
Sequence of Events
After completing a touch-and-go landing on runway 27L, the pilot requested a full-stop landing. The control tower operator offered to allow the airplane to land on a parallel runway in the opposite direction. Communications transcripts show that the pilot accepted this offer and was subsequently cleared for landing on runway 09L. The airplane impacted the ground off of the approach end of runway 09L.
Witness Observations
According to several witnesses, the airplane had been performing takeoffs and landings prior to the accident. Witnesses reported that during preceding traffic patterns, the airplane was making steep bank turns that were not necessary for normal flight.
Communication Details
Transcripts of communications show that the airplane was cleared for landing a total of 24 times during the 67-minute flight, yielding an average traffic pattern of less than 3 minutes between landings.
Aircraft Condition
No anomalies were found with respect to the airplane that could be determined to have existed prior to impact.