Incident Overview
The aircraft came to rest in mountainous terrain approximately 21 miles west/northwest of Bridgeport, California. The pilot had communicated with the Reno Flight Service Station (FSS) specialist prior to the event.
Pilot's Reports
According to the transcript of the conversation between the pilot and the Reno FSS specialist, the pilot was aware of moderate icing conditions below 18,000 feet. The pilot also reported moderate to severe turbulence along the proposed route of flight. During the flight, the pilot indicated encountering icing conditions and downdrafts, and stated that the aircraft would not maintain altitude.
Location
The wreckage was located in a mountainous area west/northwest of Bridgeport, California. Further details regarding the site or recovery were not specified in the source.