Flight Details
On October 7, 1994, at 2010 Central Daylight Time, an airplane departed Fargo, North Dakota, en route to Walker, Minnesota. The pilot did not obtain a weather briefing for the flight. The flight was conducted on a dark night.
Accident Scenario
The airplane went missing after departure and was found destroyed on October 14, 1994, approximately 10 miles southeast of its intended destination. Residents in the accident area reported that instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions prevailed at the approximate time of the accident. The airplane impacted trees on high terrain on a course consistent with a heading to the airport of intended landing.
Investigation
The investigation found no indication that the pilot obtained a weather briefing prior to the flight. The accident site was located in a remote area, and the airplane was destroyed. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or occupants were specified in the source.