Background
The pilot received a weather briefing at 1630 EST for the planned flight. At that time, he indicated a departure at 1900 EST with an en route time of 45 minutes. He told a family member he would arrive at the destination between 1900 and 1930 EST.
Sequence of Events
The pilot departed at an undetermined time. The airplane was reported overdue, and search authorities located the wreckage two days later. The accident is presumed to have occurred at about 1945 EST.
Wreckage and Impact
The airplane crashed in a swamp area, about 8 miles west of the destination airport. It struck the ground in a steep right bank attitude. The wreckage was strewn over a distance of about 300 feet.
Weather Conditions
Weather reported in the area at 2000 EST included 200 feet overcast and visibility of 0.50 miles in fog.
Examination
Examination of the airplane did not disclose evidence of a mechanical malfunction.