What happened
Forest service personnel located an aircraft that was on fire within a wooded area. Upon arrival at the scene, investigators determined that no persons or baggage were present. The specific date, time, and circumstances leading to the incident could not be established.
The investigation
An examination of Federal Aviation Administration records revealed that the aircraft was not officially registered at the time of discovery. It is noted that the aircraft had been recently sold; however, the identity of the new owners was unknown, and no record of registration was found for the airframe.
Findings
The primary finding is that the aircraft lacked official registration documentation despite being reported as recently sold. Investigators suspected drug-related activity may have been involved, though this could not be confirmed due to the lack of personnel or evidence at the site.