Apr 27, 2003
Accident
Substantial McCall, ID
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to try to out-climb the rising clouds, mountainous terrain, falling snow, icing conditions, and no suitable place on which to make a precautionary landing.
NTSB SEA03LA074