Introduction
A recent aviation accident occurred when an aircraft, while traversing a mountain pass, encountered downdrafts that the pilot stated he was unable to counter. The pilot reported that the situation escalated until the aircraft made contact with trees.
Pilot's Account
According to the pilot, upon entering the mountain pass, the aircraft he was piloting encountered downdrafts from which he could not recover. He stated that he bled off airspeed until the aircraft contacted the trees. No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or other specifics.
Witness Account
A local flight instructor, who was flying overhead and witnessed the accident, reported that he had previously communicated with the accident pilot via radio. The instructor stated that he had provided the pilot with the altitudes required to clear the pass and also indicated the pilot's last turn-around point. The witness's account corroborates the pilot's report of the accident sequence.
Conclusion
The accident investigation relies solely on the accounts of the pilot and the witness. No official determination of cause has been released at this time. The aircraft and its occupants have not been further described in available records.