Flight Details
The pilot and three passengers were completing the final leg of a round robin cross-country flight that had originated earlier in the day. The final leg had been in progress for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes when the pilot received an in-flight weather update for the route.
Weather Update
The weather specialist reported low ceilings and low visibilities along the intended route. Additionally, the specialist reported that VFR flights were not recommended due to an AIRMET for IFR conditions, icing conditions, and areas of mountain obscuration.
Diversion and Search
Subsequent to receiving the updated weather information, the pilot reported that he was diverting to an alternate airport northwest of his location. After the airplane failed to arrive at the planned destination, an ALNOT (Alert Notice) was issued for the missing airplane.
Wreckage Location
The airplane wreckage was later located southeast of the intended alternate airport. Infrared weather satellite imagery showed areas of enhanced widespread cloud cover and cloud tops northwest of the accident location on the night of the accident. Dark night conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Conditions
No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or the extent of damage were provided in the source information.