Accident Overview
An aircraft crashed in remote mountainous terrain approximately 4 nautical miles west of the Woodside VOR. The Woodside VOR is a navigational aid situated south of the San Carlos Airport. The accident took place during the evening. Witnesses in the area reported that low clouds and rain obscured the terrain at the time of the crash. The remote nature of the terrain and the weather conditions were noted by those present.
Flight Details
The pilot departed from San Carlos, California, with the intention of flying to Half Moon Bay, California, a distance of 12 nautical miles. The flight plan included a return leg to San Carlos. It is unknown whether the aircraft reached Half Moon Bay before the accident.
Weather Conditions
Witnesses stated that low clouds and rain covered the area on the evening of the accident. These weather conditions obscured the mountainous terrain in the vicinity of the Woodside VOR.