Overview
During early morning hours, the aircraft involved in the accident was discovered in a wooded area. The wreckage contained two deceased individuals who were foreign nationals. Both individuals held pilot licenses issued by their respective governments. Additionally, one of them was the holder of a commercial pilot certificate in the United States.
Aircraft Documentation and Preceding Flight
Documents recovered from the accident airplane indicated that the aircraft had been sold by the operator to the individual who was serving as a pilot-passenger. An export certificate of airworthiness was also found aboard. The aircraft had departed on a ferry flight intended to leave the country the evening prior to its discovery.
Fuel System Status at Discovery
Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the fuel tanks in both wings had been broken open. Notably, wilted and discolored vegetation was present only beneath the right wing, suggesting fuel spillage from that wing. The fuel tank selector switch was set to draw fuel from the right wing tank. The electric fuel pump switch was found in the off position.
No Additional Details
No other information regarding the circumstances leading to the accident was provided in the available investigative records.