What happened
The pilot departed from Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 29, 1986, in his aircraft for an unknown destination. He failed to return to his home base, prompting relatives to notify local authorities. A search operation was initiated, and on January 23, 1987, the wreckage of the aircraft was located. The pilot was deceased, and 250 pounds of marijuana was found in and around the aircraft.
The investigation
The investigation focused on locating the wreckage and determining the cause of the accident. The search concluded with the discovery of the debris field several months after the initial departure.