What happened
The pilot initiated flight operations into conditions characterized by low ceiling heights and reduced visibility. Notably, the pilot acknowledged proceeding without obtaining a pre-flight weather briefing. Shortly after takeoff, the meteorological conditions worsened significantly, causing the aircraft to enter thick fog.
After breaking out of the fog momentarily, the pilot elected to execute a precautionary landing on a nearby road. During touchdown, the right wing struck a fence post. The impact caused the aircraft to swerve to the right, resulting in a collision with the fence.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events leading to the accident. Key findings included the pilot's decision to fly without a weather briefing and the subsequent deterioration of weather conditions. The mechanical examination confirmed damage to the right wing from the fence post impact.