Accident Overview
Radar data from the National Track Analysis Program indicated that the airplane was in a tight left turn before the accident. The last recorded altitude was 11,600 feet above mean sea level (msl). The aircraft was subsequently located on a private ranch in hilly, sparsely vegetated terrain at an elevation of 5,230 feet msl. The wreckage was found approximately 1,154 feet east of the last radar target.
Wreckage Distribution
The wreckage was scattered over an area extending approximately 800 feet in a southerly direction from the main impact point.
Aircraft Examination
A thorough examination of the airframe, airplane systems, and power plant was conducted. No anomalies were found that would have precluded normal and correct operations prior to the accident.
Investigation Status
The investigation is ongoing, with no determination of probable cause released at this time.