Overview
Aircraft registration N9629U crashed in a wooded area near Hurricane, West Virginia, while conducting a visual flight from Millwood, West Virginia, to Grundy, Virginia. The pilot and the aircraft were certificated in accordance with current Federal Aviation Regulations.
Flight and Weather
The pilot received a weather briefing for the intended route of flight. The lowest condition reported along the route was a 400-foot ceiling with scattered clouds in West Virginia.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft collided with trees and subsequently burned after striking the ground. The wreckage site was small, and the swath cut through the trees was narrow.
Investigation
The investigation failed to disclose any material or system malfunction or failure. The pilot was not instrument rated.