Accident Narrative
A Cessna 207 pilot was attempting to complete a visual flight rules (VFR) flight in mountainous, hilly terrain. During the flight, the pilot flew into falling snow, which reduced visibility to approximately one half mile. When the pilot realized that he was lost, he attempted to reverse course. However, while attempting to turn in a steep canyon, the aircraft impacted the terrain. All three occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause of the accident was the pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors included becoming lost and disoriented, as well as the presence of falling snow and mountainous, hilly terrain.