What happened
During a nighttime flight traveling from Madison toward Wheeling, a single-engine airplane lost control while in the cruise phase of flight. The aircraft entered a steep dive before impacting the ground in East Troy. There were two fatalities resulting from the impact, as both occupants on board were killed.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the pilot was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Specifically, the investigation determined that the pilot's efficiency and judgment were significantly impaired due to a blood alcohol concentration of 1.45‰. The descent became uncontrolled as a direct result of this physical impairment.