Preflight Weather Briefings
Prior to departure, the pilot contacted the Monroe Flight Service Station (FSS) twice requesting a weather briefing. On both occasions, VFR flight was not recommended due to IFR conditions with low ceilings en route and forecast fog at the destination airport.
Pilot's Decision
During the second call, the pilot stated that it was clear at the departure airport and believed he could fly to his destination before the forecast fog developed. Despite the briefer's repeated warnings, the pilot departed shortly thereafter.
Accident Sequence
Ground scars at the accident site indicated that the impact occurred slightly nose low in a shallow left turn. Local law enforcement officers estimated visibility at the time of the accident to be no more than 1/2 mile in fog.