Accident Details
According to the pilot, during departure from his departure airport for a short cross-country flight, he requested to fly under visual flight rules (VFR) on top due to low visibility. Upon arrival at the destination airport, the pilot observed a cloud layer overhead. While searching for an opening in the clouds to begin his descent, he proceeded downward. During the descent through the clouds, the airplane encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). As the flight continued descending, the airplane collided with the ground.
The pilot did not report any flight control or mechanical anomalies prior to the accident.
Weather Information
The nearest weather reporting facility, Crossville Memorial Airport, reported scattered clouds at 1,000 feet, an overcast ceiling at 1,700 feet, and visibility of seven miles.