Flight History
The pilot began flight activity at dawn on the day of the accident. Weather briefings indicated marginal conditions for an afternoon flight to another city, which was accomplished without incident.
Departure and Radar Contact
At 2027 hours, without obtaining an updated weather briefing, the pilot departed on the return flight. Radar flight following was initiated but later terminated when the pilot could not maintain visual flight rules (VFR) on the assigned heading and was instructed to resume own navigation. Radar data indicate that prior to the accident the aircraft was proceeding south at an unknown altitude.
Accident Sequence
Initial impact occurred on open rising terrain at approximately 330 degrees.
Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.