Incident Overview
Approximately 26 minutes after departure, the aircraft impacted mountainous terrain during nighttime conditions. The crash site was located roughly eight miles east of the departure airport, at an elevation of about 2,000 feet above mean sea level. On a westerly heading, the aircraft struck trees and a 20-degree slope.
Witness Account
A witness stated that he heard and observed the aircraft fly over his residence. Approximately one minute later, he heard the crash. When the aircraft passed overhead, the witness noted that the engine was sputtering, as if it were out of fuel, and then the engine ceased running entirely.
Damage Assessment
The aircraft and its engine were extensively demolished upon impact. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupants were provided in the source material.