Flight Details
The pilot departed from Selkirk, New York, on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight with an undisclosed destination. No flight plan was filed, and the pilot did not receive a weather briefing. According to radar data and a refueling slip, the pilot landed in Greenville, North Carolina, to refuel. There was no record of the pilot establishing radio communication with the Air Traffic Control system along the route.
Weather Encounters
A review of weather data indicated that the pilot encountered instrument flight conditions over eastern North Carolina during the flight.
Accident Sequence
The airplane was last observed on radar at 18:05:54 at an altitude of 4,400 feet.
Examination Findings
Examination of the airplane at the crash site revealed that the right wing had failed due to overstress separation.
Toxicology Results
Toxicology tests conducted on the pilot were positive for marijuana.