Originally Posted by
pattern_is_full
My gut says a pilot intent on self-destruction wouldn't bother putting the gear down. But maybe out of habit, or to silence a warning horn...?
The CJ1 has rather short gear - not sure how gear could hit the roof that low, while the left wing cleared all the higher structures. But perhaps right bank.
I expect there is a connection between the broken right wing and the automobile flipped onto the sidewalk - with or without a bank.
No doubts he intended to kill himself. It also is likely he intended to kill his family. He was acting out in rage and desperation (IMO), and May even have tailored his “approach” to be certain of the total destruction of his home and family. Topped up tanks, gear down flaps out for slow and maneuverability, he may have been keen on flying through the front door and exploding the surroundings. Noted the gear is short, but the notch in the roof looks a lot like gear and door. Dunno what else was hanging out that could have been consistent with the evidence but gear. Yeah, the car and wing tangled. The splash up the driveway looks like stains from gushing fuel? These are strange days.