What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-10-13 involved a Cessna 150F, registration N8684S, at Pineville, KY.

Mountain Impact Following Weather Advisory (N8684S)

On October 13, 2005, a Cessna 150F (registration N8684S) was involved in an aviation accident near Pineville, KY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A pilot received a weather briefing advising against VFR flight due to mountain obscuration. The flight proceeded and later impacted a mountain at 2,360 feet, with no mechanical deficiencies found.

Flight Briefing

Prior to departure, the pilot received a weather briefing. During the briefing, the briefer informed the pilot that "VFR flight [was] not recommended" along the route of flight due to mountain obscuration.

Collision

The flight departed and proceeded without incident until the airplane impacted a mountain at an elevation of 2,360 feet. The point of impact was approximately 200 feet from the peak.

Weather Conditions

Weather reported at an airport located 9 miles south of the accident site, at an elevation of 1,154 feet, included overcast clouds at 1,900 feet above ground level. Witnesses in the vicinity reported "very thick" fog.

Aircraft Examination

Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies.

2005-10-13: Cessna 150F (N8684S) — Pineville, KY