Introduction
An aircraft impacted mountainous terrain during a descent through fog. The pilot provided a statement describing the sequence of events leading to the accident.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that after a return flight from Malad, Idaho, he began following a mountain range that he believed would lead him back to Ogden. However, the range guided him southwest of his intended course. He then initiated a descent into fog over what he thought should have been Willard Bay, an open valley. In reality, he was over the Promontory Mountains.
Descent and Impact
At an approximate altitude of 5,000 feet MSL, the passenger observed brush beneath the aircraft. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft impacted terrain.
Conclusion
The aircraft contacted terrain during a descent through fog. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupants were provided in the source.