Overview
The pilot was conducting a flight to attend a business meeting. After the aircraft was reported overdue, an extensive search ensued. The wreckage was located 22 days later.
Search and Location
The aircraft was found after impacting trees. It traveled 165 feet from the initial impact point before coming to rest at an elevation of 1,800 feet above mean sea level.
Weather
Local authorities reported that the weather in the area near the accident site on the morning of the accident consisted of fog and light rain.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the wreckage did not disclose any evidence of mechanical malfunction.
Toxicology
Toxicological examination revealed the following substances:
- Diphenhydramine: 6.24 micrograms per milliliter detected in the liver.
- Paroxetine: 0.208 micrograms per milliliter detected in the muscle, and 24.4 micrograms per milliliter detected in the liver.
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine commonly used in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications. Paroxetine is a prescription antidepressant also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic attacks.