N8263P Collision with Terrain Near Gainesville, Florida

Background and Departure Reports A Flightline Inc. employee at Gainesville Regional Airport reported refueling N8263P and adding 30 gallons of fuel at the pilot's request. The pilot said the extra fuel was a safety precaution, but chose not to top off the airplane. The refueler noted low clouds and light rain during the refueling. The two occupants reportedly joked about being tired and “dragging” after a long flight from Pennsylvania. They also expressed concern about leaving, saying several times that they were too close to their final destination of Williston, Florida, and did not want to remain in Gainesville. An FAA Gainesville Flight Service Station official said the flight departed early Sunday morning and the pilot stated he was “departing VFR to the south.” No further communications were received from the pilot.