Overview
An aircraft crashed into heavily wooded terrain after colliding with trees. The accident occurred at an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet above mean sea level.
Flight Purpose
The flight was conducted as a pre-hunting game spotting trip. The purpose was to locate game animals or areas suitable for hunting.
Collision Sequence
The aircraft first struck a large tree that was about 200 feet tall. The point of impact was approximately 85 feet below the top of the tree. During the collision, the aircraft's propeller cut about halfway through the tree at a height of roughly 120 feet above ground level.
Final Position
After the initial impact, the aircraft crashed on the west side of a draw. At the time of the crash, the aircraft was oriented on a northwest heading toward rising terrain.