Accident Overview
The aircraft crashed approximately 12 miles from its departure point while en route to its destination on a direct routing. The accident site was in hilly terrain. The aircraft was in a 40-degree nose-low and 75-degree right wing-low attitude at the time of impact.
Weather Conditions
No weather reporting facilities exist near the accident site. The 1851 weather observation at Enid, Oklahoma (62 miles southeast) reported 1,600 feet broken clouds and 5 miles visibility in fog. The 1931 weather observation at Wichita, Kansas (52 miles northeast) reported 900 feet broken clouds and 6 miles visibility in fog.
Pilot Information
The other pilot aboard held a student pilot certificate and was the president of the flying club that operated the aircraft.
Aftermath
Both occupants were found outside of the aircraft.