L-39 Found

[snj-5]

From today's accident run, the L-39 that was the subject
of an ALNOT (Alert Notice) on 10/19/04 was finally found near
Kittitas, Washington State over the weekend by a couple of
hikers.

The aircraft (N39TJ) departed Boeing Field (I believe) with a
destination of Lewiston, ID but disappeared from radar
and never showed up at the destination.

Interesting that it was found near Kittitas, as I believe the
initial search area (based upon raw radar return data) was
near the area of Cle Elum Lake / Easton (for those familiar
with the area).

My thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their loved
ones.

Bela P. Havasreti

[Randy Haskin]

Were the pilot and passenger on board, or had they attempted to eject or bailout?

[snj-5]

I don't know for sure, but am reasonably certain they stayed with
the aircraft (the initial report only says the two POB were
fatally injured).

As I recall, the weather that day was dog sh_t (they were
IFR over the Cascade mountains).

Bela P. Havasreti