Accident Details
A Cessna P206B aircraft collided with mountainous terrain. Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) were present at the time of the accident. An unofficial weather observation taken on the day of the occurrence, 12 miles east of the accident site, indicated an indefinite ceiling of 100 feet, visibility of 1/4 mile in snow showers, temperature of 30°F, and winds from 270 degrees at 25 knots.
The aircraft was missing for 18 days before being located.
Pilot and Investigation
The pilot was a private pilot who was not instrument rated. Investigation revealed that there were no records of the pilot receiving any weather briefing services before the flight.
Further investigation disclosed that the pilot had obtained his pilot's certificate and medical certificate through fraudulent means.
No probable cause has been officially stated by the investigating authority.