Departure and Weather Briefing
The aircraft departed Yuba City, California, at approximately 1030 Pacific Standard Time. Before departure, the pilot received a partial weather briefing from the Marysville Flight Service Station. During the briefing, VFR flight was not recommended.
Flight Path and Radar Tracking
Radar plots obtained after the aircraft's departure indicate a non-linear flight path. The aircraft was tracked from the Nevada City, California, area, then north and east to the Sierra City, California, area. After reaching the Sierra City vicinity, the radar target was lost.
Accident Site Conditions
Personnel from the sheriff's department reported that light snow was falling in the area of the accident site around noon. No further details on the accident or the aircraft were provided in the initial report.