What happened
During an instrument approach utilizing VOR/DME navigation, an air taxi cargo aircraft struck a mountainside approximately 7 miles from its destination airport. The flight was being operated by a single pilot who was the only person on board at the time of the impact. The accident occurred amidst challenging meteorological conditions, characterized by fluctuating low cloud ceilings and restricted visibility throughout the day.
Findings
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash revealed that the pilot had been suffering from the flu for a period of two weeks leading up to the accident. At the time of the flight, the pilot was still under the influence of medication related to this illness. The crash resulted in one fatality.