Officials said the plane suffered more damage than originally thought in the collision, including the propeller damage, and the loss of wing flaps and the air speed indicator.

CNN: U.S. pilot struggled to regain control after collision

While people who regularly speed are three times as likely to be involved in an accident (according to the Police Driver's Handbook), ignoring the speed limit may also be an indicator of a predisposition for other "anti-social" activities.

BBC: Traffic