What happened
During the approach phase of flight, the pilot was operating under clearance for a GPS approach. While flying through cloud cover, the aircraft emerged from the clouds at an altitude of 1,800 feet. Following this transition to visual conditions, the pilot initiated a left-hand traffic pattern. The final memory recorded by the pilot occurred while the aircraft was performing a turn to base leg.
Following the sequence of events, the pilot regained consciousness inside the wreckage, which was actively burning. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. No injuries were reported among the occupants, though the aircraft was lost.
Findings
An investigation into the mechanical state of the aircraft was conducted. The examination of the onboard systems showed no evidence of malfunctions or technical anomalies. The pilot experienced a period of unconsciousness or memory loss between the turn to base and the impact.