Overview
A pilot and at least one passenger departed Paintsville, Kentucky, at approximately 1730 Eastern Standard Time. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain in a hollow of a mountain ridge. There were no witnesses to the accident.
Weather and Flight
Before departure, the pilot received a weather briefing during which he was informed that visual flight rules (VFR) were not recommended. A weather observation taken 20 miles east of the accident site indicated conditions in that area. Another pilot reported that the weather was marginal with rain storms near the mountains where the accident occurred.
Accident Circumstances
The aircraft came to rest in a hollow within a mountain ridge. No further details about the impact or the condition of the aircraft or occupants are available from the investigation.
Pilot Background
The pilot had taken four days off work and was scheduled to return to work on the day following the accident. No additional information about the pilot's qualifications or flight experience was provided.