What happened
The pilot initiated a private flight departing from Bekesbourne with the intention of traveling to Charing. The objective of this leg was to perform a low pass over the residence of the pilot's parents. During the maneuver, the aircraft descended to an altitude of approximately 50 feet above ground level. At this height, the airplane entered a stall condition and subsequently impacted the terrain. Upon impact, the airframe burst into flames. The sole occupant, the pilot, was seriously injured in the accident.
Findings
Investigations determined that the primary contributing factor was the inexperience of the pilot, who inadvertently induced a stall while maneuvering at low altitude. Regulatory records indicated that the pilot's operating privileges were restricted to a radius of three miles surrounding Bekesbourne Aerodrome. The pilot violated this restriction by proceeding to Charing, a location situated approximately 16 miles from the departure point. The failure to adhere to these operational limits, combined with descending below safe altitudes, resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent crash.