What happened
During an intersection takeoff, the pilot initiated a steep right turn intended to return to a banner. Approximately halfway through this maneuver, the aircraft stalled and the right wing dropped. The pilot attempted to recover from the resulting condition. Although the spin was stopped and the wings were leveled at approximately 60 feet above ground level, the aircraft impacted the ground in a slightly nose-high attitude. The impact caused the aircraft to catch fire immediately before sliding to a stop.
The investigation
Post-accident examination of the flight controls showed no evidence of any failure or malfunction prior to the impact. While heat damage to the engine and engine controls prevented an engine run, an examination of the engine revealed no evidence of pre-impact failure or malfunction. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions involving the aircraft or its systems prior to the accident.