Incident Overview
A pilot delayed departure due to low ceilings and visibility. Before the flight, the pilot did not obtain a weather briefing from FAA Flight Service or a DUAT's vendor. However, the pilot was observed entering the airport's weather room, where commercial computer weather services were available.
Flight and Collision
After departure, the aircraft was observed flying low in fog. It subsequently collided with powerlines and crashed.
Postcrash Examination
A postcrash examination of the aircraft structure, flight controls, engine, and propeller revealed no evidence of precrash failure or malfunction.