Accident Overview
A pilot is believed to have departed Hebbronville Municipal Airport at approximately 0500 Central Standard Time. The aircraft was en route to its destination but failed to arrive as scheduled, prompting a search. The wreckage was located in an area of mesquite trees and brush, roughly halfway between the departure point and the intended destination.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the crash site indicated that the aircraft struck the ground while in approximately a 15-degree right bank and a slightly nose-low attitude. Investigators found no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure.
Weather Conditions
About 5 miles south-southwest of the crash site, the automated weather observation at Alice, Texas, recorded at 0559 CST the following conditions: measured 600-foot overcast ceiling, visibility 3 miles with fog. This weather report represents the nearest official observation to the accident location at the time.