Flight Details
The pilot and three passengers departed on a flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) to another airport for dinner. After dinner, the pilot and passengers departed on a night flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to return to their home airport.
Accident Sequence
During the return flight, the aircraft initially climbed to 2,700 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) and then began a slow enroute descent. Radar contact with the aircraft was lost as it descended through 1,800 feet MSL while tracking over the coast on an easterly heading.
Impact
The aircraft impacted a mountain located north of the coastline at an elevation of 1,600 feet. At the time of impact, the aircraft was in level flight and on a westerly heading. No further details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or damage are available from the source.