What happened
During the en route phase of flight, the crew encountered an unexpected situation that necessitated immediate action. The decision was made to abandon the aircraft, and both members of the crew bailed out successfully. Following their egress, the unmanned aircraft lost control and dove into the ground. The impact occurred in a mountainous region located five miles southeast of Livingston.
Findings
Post-accident investigations confirmed that both pilots were found unharmed following the crash. The primary sequence of events involved the crew's decision to eject from the airframe due to an unforeseen in-flight condition, leading to the subsequent loss of the aircraft.