What happened
In the early morning hours, an unidentified single-engine airplane was taken from its parking spot at the airport without authorization. The aircraft was operated by a pilot who was under the influence of alcohol. Following takeoff, the aircraft proceeded to fly at a low altitude across the urban area.
During this flight phase, the pilot executed a sharp left-hand turn. During this maneuver, the single-engine airplane collided with a structural pillar. This impact caused the aircraft to lose stability and pitch downward, leading it to strike the exterior of an office building. The force of the collision resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. The pilot was ejected from the cockpit during the impact but survived with slight injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was a loss of control at low altitude following an encounter with an obstacle. The investigation also confirmed that the pilot was intoxicated at the time of the incident.