Accident Overview
An aircraft crashed on approach to its final destination airport after completing a multi-legged cross-country flight. The flight operated in foggy weather conditions. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft contained between five and six gallons of fuel after the crash, with evidence of fuel present in the fuel strainer and lines.
Flight Details
The flight had five enroute stops, which entailed six takeoffs and climbs during a total flight time of 3.6 hours. Pittsburg Tower was working the flight just prior to the accident and had guided the aircraft to approximately 3 miles from the airport when radio communications ceased.
Investigation
Examination of the wreckage and the engine failed to reveal any preimpact malfunctions. No other causal factors were identified in the source material.