Accident Details
An aircraft collided with trees at the 2,800-foot level of a mountain after the pilot encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The aircraft progressed through the trees until ground contact and was destroyed. The pilot sustained serious injuries. No flight plan was filed for the flight, which had been en route for approximately 30 minutes before the crash.
Weather Conditions
According to the investigation, the weather in the area was visual meteorological conditions (VMC), but the mountain ranges had been forecast to be obscured by weather. The pilot had received a weather briefing prior to the flight.
Flight Information
The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. The pilot was the sole occupant and was seriously injured. Further details about the aircraft type, registration, and operator were not provided in the source.