Jan 20, 1997
Accident
Substantial LOPEZ, WA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to initiate flight into marginal VFR conditions at night which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, fog, and dark night conditions.
NTSB SEA97LA050