Accident Overview
The pilot was transporting himself and his hunting partner, along with their gear, to a nearby hunting site. The aircraft was reported overdue, prompting a search. The wreckage was eventually located in a pass, on a glacier, at an elevation of 3,450 feet.
Wreckage and Location
Examination of the accident site revealed that the airplane had impacted terrain in a near-vertical attitude. The route of flight had been from the southeast to the northwest. The wreckage was aligned along a magnetic heading of 315 degrees.
Weather Conditions
According to Coast Guard Search and Rescue personnel, weather in the area included a ceiling at 4,000 feet with fog moving down from the glacier.
Investigation
Investigators examined the airplane and engine. No mechanical anomalies were found with either the airframe or the powerplant.