A. Sinan Unur wrote:
CNN is reporting that the pilot was a Yankee's pitcher: Lidle. He
apparently got his license only 7 months ago. Bragged about how safe his
plane was. I have a feeling this is similar to JFK junior's case of not
knowing one's limitations.

The hourly METARS for 1800 and 1900Z for the area airports put things
at 017OVC and 7 Miles. It had been poorer (008OVC and 2 1/2 RA).