Originally Posted by Blanco

I visited the crash site yesterday and was given access to the yard via the homeowner. He walked me through exactly what the NTSB showed him. Based on the ground scaring, lack of wide debris field and the separated prop blades, this airplane was making power on the left side and was in a very slow VMC roll as it impacted right wing first. From impact to resting place the airplane cartwheeled about 100ft. ejecting the pilot still in his seat. He died on impact as no soot was discovered in his lungs.
If DS couldn't keep this airplane flying and back to the airport, I know I couldn't either. He was one helluva good stick.