Departure and Flight
On an unspecified date, a pilot and two passengers departed San Marcos, Texas, at 1400 Central Daylight Time. The flight was destined for Springfield, Colorado. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at departure.
Witness Observations
At approximately 1630 Mountain Daylight Time, two witnesses observed the aircraft flying westward at low altitude about 11 miles west of Walsh, Colorado. The weather in the area was instrument meteorological conditions with drizzle and thick fog.
Accident Location
The aircraft crashed approximately 5 miles west of Walsh, Colorado, which is about 20 miles east-southeast of the intended destination, Springfield.
Pilot and Aircraft Information
The pilot did not hold an instrument rating, and his medical certificate had expired. According to reports, the pilot did not maintain a logbook, and biennial flight review data could not be documented. There is no record that the pilot obtained a weather briefing, filed a flight plan, or obtained in-flight weather advisories.
The aircraft was not current on its annual inspection, was not certified for instrument flight, and the emergency locator transmitter battery had expired. The pilot reportedly told his sister that he had to return to Springfield that day.
Additional Details
No additional information regarding occupants, injuries, aircraft type, or registration is available from the source.