Flight Conditions
The private pilot was flying cross country when weather deteriorated. Forecasts had indicated fog, and light rain was in progress. The flight encountered conditions below visual flight rules (VFR) in a mountainous area, prompting the pilot to reverse course. However, weather on the reverse course was also below VFR.
Maneuvers
After reversing course, the pilot elected to circle for one hour, waiting for VFR conditions to improve. When conditions did not improve, the pilot decided to attempt a precautionary landing on a logging road.
Precautionary Landing
During the landing rollout on the logging road, the aircraft departed the road to the left. The left main landing gear subsequently struck an embankment and failed. The aircraft then pivoted to the left and came to rest with the left wing down.
Outcome
The aircraft came to rest left wing down after the gear failure. No further information regarding injuries or damage beyond the gear failure and left wing contact was provided in the source.