Accident Sequence
A pilot departed from an airport for a local flight. While airborne, the pilot observed family and friends on the ground and decided to maneuver the airplane to overfly them at a low altitude. As the pilot set up for the flyover, the airplane struck power lines. The impact caused both ailerons and the outboard portions of each wing to separate from the airplane.
Despite the damage, the pilot was able to maintain control of the airplane while proceeding back toward the airport for landing. However, when the pilot reduced power to initiate the landing, the airplane rolled to one side and subsequently impacted the ground near the runway.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he did not see the power lines due to the location of the sun relative to his position at the time of the incident.