Incident Overview
An aircraft, registration N2738R, crashed while en route from Overton, Nevada, to Sundance, Wyoming, with the pilot and two passengers on board. The accident occurred in mountainous terrain under obscured conditions.
Witness Observations
According to witnesses, the aircraft departed Overton under an overcast sky and proceeded northbound, following Interstate 15. One witness driving on the interstate reported seeing N2738R at approximately 600 feet above ground level (AGL) over the highway. The witness observed the aircraft fly into a heavy cloud bank. Additionally, reports indicated that the mountains were obscured by low clouds and rain showers.
Crash Details
The aircraft crashed at the 5,700 foot level of a mountain whose peak is at 8,700 feet elevation. No further information regarding the circumstances of the impact or post-crash events was provided.