Event Summary
An airplane conducted a low pass over the pilot's parent's house and was subsequently observed two miles southwest of that location. The aircraft was flying in a southerly direction at an altitude of less than 1,000 feet above ground level. The wind at the time was from the north at 20 knots, gusting to 26 knots, resulting in a tailwind condition.
Loss of Control and Impact
Shortly thereafter, the airplane stalled and rolled to the right, then pitched down into a nose-low attitude. The pilot attempted to recover from the ensuing dive. During the recovery effort, the airplane struck the tops of trees and subsequently impacted the ground.
Examination
A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies that would have prevented normal system operation. No mechanical or maintenance issues were identified that could have contributed to the event.