Incident Overview
A personal flight conducted at night ended when the aircraft collided with the side of a low hill in the vicinity of the destination airport. The flight had a duration of approximately 1.5 hours before the accident occurred.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had accumulated a total of 6 hours of night flying experience. Notably, the majority of the pilot's solo night time was logged during this final flight, indicating limited prior solo night operations.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailed, although haze was present. The hazy conditions may have reduced visibility, but the report does not specify any other weather phenomena.
Bird Activity
Birds were noted to be active in the area surrounding the crash site. Investigators found a few feathers near the wreckage. However, no bird blood, unusual denting of the aircraft structure, or actual bird remains were discovered, suggesting that a bird strike was unlikely or not a direct cause.
Wreckage and Impact
The aircraft came to rest on the side of a low hill. No additional details about the extent of damage or the specific impact dynamics are provided in the source.
Post-Accident Investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances described above. The source does not assign a probable cause for the accident.