What happened
A personal cross-country flight involving a pilot and one passenger ended in an accident shortly after departing from runway 11L. During the initial climb, the aircraft reached an altitude between 100 and 150 feet while maintaining a nose-high pitch. During this phase, the aircraft rolled to the left into an inverted position. As the nose dropped, the aircraft descended into the terrain on the airport grounds.
Findings
Post-accident analysis of the wreckage indicated that the engines were functioning normally at the time of impact. Evidence from propeller strike marks and rotational scoring suggested that both engines were producing symmetrical power and were operating within a mid-to-upper power range consistent with takeoff settings. No mechanical failures or pre-existing anomalies were identified that would have prevented the aircraft from operating normally.
Investigations into the pilot's condition revealed the presence of several psychoactive substances in their system, including marijuana, amphetamine, clonazepam, venlafaxine, pseudoephedrine, and pheniramine. While the specific physiological impact of this combination is difficult to quantify, investigators concluded that the pilot was likely impaired by these substances, which contributed to the loss of aircraft control. The investigation could not determine if underlying neuropsychiatric conditions played a role due to a lack of available medical records.