Accident Details
A single-engine airplane was traveling from Anacortes to Eastsound Airport on Orcas Island when weather conditions deteriorated. The aircraft was flying at an insufficient height in low ceiling and fog, leading to a collision with trees. The airplane was destroyed in the impact.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained injuries in the crash. The aircraft was completely destroyed.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was a controlled collision with trees during normal cruise due to improper in-flight decisions by the pilot, who continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors included low ceiling, fog, and high obstructions.