Discovery
The wreckage of an aircraft that had been missing for two years was discovered on August 21, 1992, at the 4,700-foot level of a mountain, approximately 200 feet below a mountain pass. The debris field was located 23 nautical miles east of Mount Kimball, which has an elevation of 10,350 feet above sea level.
Circumstances
The aircraft was being operated by a student pilot accompanied by a passenger. The two individuals had been looking for sheep hunting areas in the region. The time of the accident is presumed, but the exact time remains unspecified.
Location
The crash site is situated in mountainous terrain where some peaks rise to heights above 8,000 feet above sea level. The aircraft came to rest at an elevation of 4,700 feet, well below the surrounding high peaks.
Impact Evidence
Examination of the wreckage indicated that the impact damage was consistent with a stall/spin accident. This suggests the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin before colliding with terrain.
Weather
Local pilots reported very high winds in the area on the day the accident occurred. The specific wind speeds or conditions were not detailed in the report.