Incident Overview
On December 6, 1992, at 1054 hours, the pilot of a general aviation aircraft telephoned the Riverside, California, FAA Flight Service Station (FSS) to request a weather briefing for an intended flight from a departure airfield to an unspecified destination. The FSS briefer informed the pilot that Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights were not recommended along the planned route. When the pilot asked whether the weather would improve or worsen, the briefer stated that conditions would continually deteriorate throughout the day. Despite this advisory, the pilot decided to proceed with the planned flight.
Flight and Communication
The pilot, along with three passengers, was cleared for takeoff at 1203 hours. Shortly after departure, the pilot contacted FAA Departure Control and received advisories. Radar service was terminated at 1214 hours, and no further transmissions from the pilot were recorded.
Search and Outcome
When the airplane and its occupants did not arrive at the intended destination, family members notified local authorities. A search was conducted but was unsuccessful. The damage and injury classification are presumed; the source does not specify any injuries or fatalities.