Flight and Location
The aircraft was conducting a flight from Oroville to Orchards, Washington. Approximately 25 to 30 miles east of the destination, it collided with trees and crashed. Impact occurred at an elevation of about 1755 ft, about 100 ft below the top of a ridgeline.
Witness Account
A witness who heard the crash reported that the area was covered with heavy fog. The witness heard the aircraft approaching from the east and then saw it flying just above the trees at an altitude of approximately 60 ft above ground level. The aircraft continued westward, disappeared into the fog, and crashed about 15 seconds later while on a southerly heading.
Aircraft Condition
No preimpact mechanical problems with the aircraft were evident.