Overview
An instrument-rated commercial pilot departed Asheville, North Carolina, under visual flight rules (VFR) for a flight to Rogersville, Tennessee.
Weather Conditions
Witnesses at the accident location reported that the weather was below the minimums required for VFR flight. They observed that the tops of the mountains were obscured by haze and clouds.
Impact and Wreckage
The aircraft struck trees near a mountain top. The pattern of breaks in the tree tops showed that the aircraft was in a level attitude at the moment of impact. Following the collision, the wreckage was dispersed over an area measuring approximately 90 feet in length.
Pilot and Flight Details
The pilot was a commercial pilot with an instrument rating. The flight was intended to be conducted under VFR. No information about the aircraft make, model, registration, or engine count is provided in the source. The time of day, ATC involvement, and any injuries or fatalities are also not specified.
Probable Cause
The source does not include a statement of probable cause for this accident.