Summary
The pilot was conducting a cross-country flight when he landed on a small lake to add fuel to the aircraft from fuel cans carried inside. After departing the lake, he encountered weather and attempted to transition to instrument flight. The pilot reported that a hole he was using to climb through closed up. Moments before colliding with an 85-degree upslope, he saw trees, pulled the power off, and nosed up into a stall.
Flight Details
The pilot carried fuel cans onboard and landed on a small lake specifically to refuel the aircraft. After adding the fuel, he departed the lake and continued the flight.
Weather Encounter
Following departure, the pilot encountered weather conditions that prompted an attempt to transition to instrument flight. He stated that a hole he was using to climb through closed up. No further specifics about the weather are provided in the source.
Collision Sequence
The pilot reported that moments before impact, he observed trees on an 85-degree upslope. He then pulled the power off and pitched the nose up, resulting in a stall. The aircraft subsequently collided with the terrain.
Probable Cause
The source does not explicitly state a probable cause for the accident.