Event
An aircraft collided with Mount Reddy at an elevation of approximately 9,000 feet. The cloud base in the area was as low as 5,000 feet, and the mountain tops were obscured by clouds. The freezing level was reported to be between 9,000 and 16,000 feet.
Flight Details
The pilot had received a weather briefing prior to departure that included advice against conducting VFR flight along the intended route because the mountain tops were obscured by clouds. After the briefing, no further communications were made with the aircraft.
Witness Reports
Local residents in the vicinity of the crash site stated that the mountains at that location were enveloped in clouds at the time of the accident.
Discovery
The aircraft was reported missing on February 21, 1983. It was subsequently located by hikers on July 23, 1983.