Incident Summary
A pilot conducting a cross-country flight for a commercial certificate reported that he checked en route weather for the return trip and was told that visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed. However, during the flight, he encountered haze and clouds. He let down to VMC, but after getting in the clear, all he could see were mountains and a field that he thought he could land on. He elected to land on the field, but during the landing, the aircraft collided with a ditch and a fence.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot's statement, the cross-country flight was part of his commercial certificate requirements. Before the return leg, he obtained a weather briefing that indicated VMC conditions along the route. While en route, he encountered haze and clouds, which were not anticipated. He maneuvered to descend and regain VMC, but upon breaking out of the clouds, he found himself facing mountainous terrain and a field. Believing the field to be suitable for a landing, he decided to set down there. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a ditch and a fence.
Outcome
The pilot's report does not specify the extent of damage to the aircraft or any injuries. The only information provided is that the aircraft collided with a ditch and a fence during the landing. No further details were available from the source.