What happened
During a nighttime flight at a low altitude, a twin engine airplane collided with trees in the vicinity of Flagler Beach. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames and resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. One passenger was confirmed dead following the accident, while the pilot remained missing after the crash.
Authorities discovered a quantity of marijuana within the wreckage of the plane. While there were no other confirmed fatalities, it is believed that injuries occurred during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary cause was a collision with trees resulting from the pilot's decision to fly at an inappropriately low altitude and the use of poor judgment during the flight.