Incident Overview
An aircraft was observed flying eastward under a 300- to 500-foot overcast approximately 25 miles west of the location where it eventually came to rest. At the time, ambient light had just transitioned from dusk to dark. Witnesses sensed the pilot was following a road that ran near the center of the valley through which the aircraft was flying.
Witness Observations
The aircraft was next seen about 20 miles east of the initial sighting, flying low over the road and entering the west side of Gilmore Summit. The pilot did not arrive at the intended destination, prompting a search to be initiated.
Search and Location
The search concluded when the aircraft was located in the hills near the summit. Local officials reported that during the evening, the weather had been worsening, with clouds lowering and snow starting to fall in the summit area soon after the time of the accident.
Meteorological Conditions
According to local officials, the weather deteriorated throughout the evening. Clouds were lowering, and snow began to fall at the summit shortly after the incident. No further details about the aircraft, pilot, or injuries were provided in the source.