Somewhat related to this thread. A small aircraft went down yesterday into some trees. One person died and 3 others have injuries. The area in which the plane crashed is heavily forested and the SAR team had to parachute in and use chainsaws to get to the plane crash survivors.

According to video in the above link, although the plane went into the trees, it was mostly intact. And as you can see in the picture in the link, had the pilot been able to keep airborne for a few more minutes, he could of probably set the plane down into the field where the rescue choppers eventually landed.

What is puzzling about this crash though is why was the pilot so off course to the north instead of flying west, especially in idea weather and with so many visual and distinct landmarks in the area. (I know that area very well.) It will be interesting to see the TSB report when it comes out.


Edit: Another link with more info.