Flight Manoeuvres
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot executed a turn of almost 180 degrees to the right, followed soon after by a turn of almost 180 degrees to the left. The pilot reported that he was manoeuvring in this manner to obtain a good view of the hangar and terminal area at the northeast end of the airport.
Loss of Memory and Witness Observation
After rolling out of the second turn, the pilot stated that he did not remember anything that occurred subsequently. No witnesses observed the turn sequence itself. However, an individual driving on a nearby road saw the airplane impact the terrain just north of the location where the pilot recalled rolling out of the second turn. The witness, whose attention was focused on his driving, did not notice the airplane until just before it struck the ground. He stated that it appeared to him that the pilot may have been attempting to turn back to the airport. Additionally, the witness reported that one of the airplane's wings may have been the first part of the structure to contact the ground.
Post-Accident Inspection
The airframe and engine underwent partial teardown inspections. No evidence of any malfunction or anomaly was found.