What happened
On June 3, 2001, after 1932 hours Pacific daylight time (PDT), a Piper PA-28-181, registration N8253W, disappeared in the area of Lytle Creek, California. The aircraft departed Perris Valley Airport at 1915, traveling toward Brackett Field in Laverne, California.
The aircraft was being operated by Air Desert Pacific under 14 CFR Part 91 regulations and had been rented to the pilot for a personal flight. At the time of the disappearance, weather conditions were visual meteorological conditions.
The operator reported the aircraft as overdue on June 6. Despite search efforts, the airplane had not been located as of June 14. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, is missing.