Accident Details
The student pilot intended to fly from his home airport to a nearby airport where he was scheduled to receive flight instruction. According to local authorities, there was no record that the pilot obtained a weather briefing before the flight. At the time of the accident, low clouds and fog were present in the area.
No one observed the aircraft depart. However, the pilot had been seen at a local restaurant shortly before the accident. The aircraft crashed on the municipal golf course, coming to rest approximately 100 feet from two residences.
Witness Report
A resident of one of the nearby homes witnessed the crash. The resident said the aircraft was descending nearly vertically just before impact. He also reported that the engine noise increased just before the aircraft hit the ground.
Weather
Local authorities stated that the weather at the time included low clouds and fog. No other weather information was recorded.