Accident Overview
The accident occurred during the return leg of a non-scheduled 14 CFR Part 135 VFR cross-country flight. The airplane collided with mountainous terrain at an elevation of approximately 9,100 feet above mean sea level (MSL). Dark night conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Flight Information
Prior to the accident, the pilot informed air traffic control that the flight was operating under visual flight rules (VFR) and was level at an altitude of 8,500 feet MSL. The aircraft subsequently impacted the south-facing slope of a 9,100-foot mountain near the last recorded radar position.
Accident Site
Wreckage and impact signatures at the crash site were indicative of high energy and a shallow impact angle with the terrain. The airplane came to rest on the mountain slope.
Investigation
The investigation revealed no evidence of any aircraft mechanical problems. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source material.