Accident Overview
A student pilot and passenger were involved in an accident during an unauthorized flight in the local area at 0145. According to the student pilot, he had returned from a local flight, picked up a passenger, and departed again. He flew for 30 to 45 minutes before returning to Jasper for landing.
Weather Conditions and Diversion
Upon arrival, the airport had become fogged in, prompting the pilot to divert to a second airport. He managed to locate the second airport but could only see two green lights on one of the runways because fog obscured the runway.
Flight Authorization
The pilot contended that the flight was conducted by the aircraft owner's son without the owner's permission.