What happened
The flight was underway with a student pilot at the controls, navigating through a mountainous region by following a major highway. During this phase of the operation, the aircraft encountered Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), which significantly reduced visibility and situational awareness.
Recognizing the deteriorating weather and the challenges posed by the terrain, the flight instructor assumed control as Pilot-In-Command. The decision was made to initiate a climb while remaining on course, aiming to reach Visual Meteorological Conditions above the lowered cloud ceiling and avoid the surrounding mountainous terrain.
Shortly after beginning this corrective climb, the airplane collided with trees and mountainous terrain. There were no survivors of the impact.