Accident Summary
While descending to DeFuniak Springs Airport, the pilot flew at an extremely low altitude and performed three passes over his parent's residence. After these passes, he proceeded toward the airport, but the aircraft subsequently crashed and caught fire. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was killed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was a controlled flight into terrain, resulting from the pilot misjudging both speed and clearance. Several contributing factors were identified: careless operation, physical impairment, alcoholic impairment that reduced efficiency and judgment, unwarranted low flying, and a blood alcohol level of 2.05‰. The collision with the ground occurred during the third pass over the parent's house.