Incident Sequence
After transiting El Paso, Texas, Class C airspace at an altitude of 6,500 feet MSL, the pilot contacted the fixed-base operator (FBO) at Pecos, Texas. The pilot reported being "20 minutes out" and requested that the FBO remain open to accommodate a fuel purchase upon landing. The aircraft did not arrive as scheduled.
Wreckage Discovery
The wreckage was located the following morning by the aircraft's emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal. The site was situated in hilly terrain at an elevation of 5,700 feet MSL, approximately 57 miles west of Pecos. The Pecos Municipal Airport elevation is 2,617 feet MSL.
Environmental Conditions
At the approximate time of the event, darkness was approaching. Weather satellite imagery indicated some cloud cover in the vicinity during the period of the occurrence.
Investigation
The investigation is ongoing. No further details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or specific circumstances have been released at this time.