Incident Details
The aircraft was traveling from Las Vegas, Nevada to St. George, Utah when it continued past the destination and collided with a mountainside. The crash site was located about 15 miles beyond St. George at an elevation of approximately 7,600 feet above mean sea level. The location was nearly directly aligned with the departure point and the Mormon Mesa VORTAC, which is situated approximately halfway between Las Vegas and St. George.
Aircraft and Equipment
The aircraft was equipped with an autopilot system. No further details regarding the make, model, or registration of the aircraft were provided in the investigation source.
Investigation Findings
Investigators noted that members of the pilot's family believed the pilot had fallen asleep while flying with the autopilot engaged. A toxicological examination of the pilot revealed the presence of cocaine.
The source did not specify a probable cause for the accident.