Accident Overview
An airplane collided with a mountain at the 2,936-foot level. The aircraft was operating under a company VFR flight plan at the time of the accident.
Weather Conditions
Weather at the accident site was reported as 500 obscured with visibility of two miles in fog.
Occupant Injuries
The pilot received serious injuries, while the passenger sustained minor injuries.
Damage
The airplane was substantially damaged.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause findings state: Pilot-in-command's improper inflight planning and decisions. He flew into weather that was known to be adverse, and the environmental conditions adversely affected his ability to safely complete the flight.