Overview
An aircraft impacted a ridge at an elevation of approximately 2000 ft MSL. At the point of impact, the terrain sloped upward at an angle of about 35 degrees. The aircraft struck the ridge in a near level flight attitude.
Circumstances
The weather conditions at the crash site were not determined. However, on the day of the accident, weather reports and forecasts indicated that the mountains would be obscured by clouds. The Los Angeles basin was expected to be covered with an overcast layer at about 2000 ft.
Aircraft Examination
During the impact, the propeller separated from the engine and displayed rotational damage. An examination of the flight controls revealed no preimpact damage.
Additional Information
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, occupants, or other specifics are provided in the source material.