Discovery of Wreckage
The airplane departed at approximately 1500 on an unspecified date. Concerned family members reported it missing on the evening of April 7, 2005. A search and rescue alert notice (ALNOT) was issued at 2315 on April 7. The ALNOT was canceled on April 18, and the search was suspended.
On August 5, 2005, two hikers discovered the airplane wreckage on the south wall of a canyon at an approximate elevation of 7,960 feet msl. The main wreckage came to rest inverted between several rocks and trees. The wreckage consisted of the fuselage, empennage, both right and left wing assemblies, and the engine. The propeller was located approximately 40 feet directly above the main wreckage at an elevation of approximately 8,020 feet msl.
Examination of Systems
An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.