Accident Overview
While cruising over a mountainous area, a twin-engine airplane adopted a slight descent until it struck the slope of a mountain located near Fort Hancock. Search and rescue operations were conducted but eventually suspended several days later, as no trace of the aircraft nor both occupants was found. The wreckage was later localized on December 9, 1972, in an isolated area.
Occupants and Fatalities
Both occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. It was established that the airplane flew into rising terrain while in a slight descent for an undetermined reason.