Nighttime Low-Altitude Collision with Terrain (N2998C)

Incident Overview and Findings During a nighttime operation at a very low altitude, a twin-engine aircraft struck an obstacle and crashed. The pilot, who was the sole person on board, was killed in the accident. The wreckage was located in a canal adjacent to a road. Official findings indicated that the aircraft nosed down and crashed after the pilot selected unsuitable terrain. Additionally, the aircraft was under surveillance due to suspicion of narcotics contraband. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location was provided in the source material, and no further details regarding the cause of the unsuitable terrain selection were stated.