Incident Overview
A non-instrument rated pilot was returning from a cross-country flight when he contacted approach control and requested a VFR descent. The request was approved. The descent area was located over mountainous terrain that was obscured by clouds.
Flight Details
During the flight, the pilot maintained radio contact with approach control. In the last communication, the pilot reported that he was descending out of 5,300 feet mean sea level (MSL). Subsequently, the aircraft impacted terrain. The wreckage was located at an elevation of 5,250 feet MSL.
Accident Site
The accident site was in a mountain pass. Pilot reports confirmed that the pass was obscured by clouds at the time of the accident. The precise location of the wreckage was consistent with the pilot's last reported altitude.
No further details about the aircraft, pilot experience, or injuries were provided in the source.