Incident Overview
The left stabilizer assembly separated from the Beech aircraft during flight. Investigators were unable to determine the altitude or airspeed at the time of the separation.
Weather Conditions
Pilots of other aircraft flying in the area around the time of the incident reported experiencing moderate to severe turbulence, as well as up and down drafts of 1,500 feet per minute.
The Beech pilot had requested and received weather information along the route of flight. According to official records, no SIGMETs or AIRMETs were issued to the pilot, nor were any such advisories in effect in the area at the time of the incident.
Investigation Status
The investigation focused on the physical separation of the left stabilizer. No further causal factors were identified in the available source material.