Incident Overview
A pilot reported that he received a weather briefing prior to departure and additionally obtained current weather conditions for Tallahassee while enroute. However, he did not request updated weather for the destination during the flight.
Sequence of Events
Approximately nine miles from the destination, the flight encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The pilot reversed course but again entered IMC. While at an altitude of 500 feet within a clear area that had a diameter of about one mile, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a road.
Collision and Landing
During the approach to the road, the airplane collided with a powerline, which severed the right landing gear. Upon touchdown, the airplane veered off the road and came to rest in a ditch.
Pilot Background
In the NTSB accident report form, the pilot stated that his last biennial flight review was 27 months prior to the accident.