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  1. Aircraft Crash Sites

Beechcraft Bonanza N576C 8/18/13

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  • Remains of the VOR antenna.

    Remains of the VOR antenna.

  • The right side. Took this shot while taking a snack break in the shade.

    The right side. Took this shot while taking a snack break in the shade.

  • Tried to get a photo of the top side, but it was up against the trees.

    Tried to get a photo of the top side, but it was up against the trees.

  • The engine was nearby.

    The engine was nearby.

  • Better view of the Continental engine.

    Better view of the Continental engine.

  • Cylinders and heads.

    Cylinders and heads.

  • Two of the cylinders and heads where missing.

    Two of the cylinders and heads where missing.

  • Closer view of the big pistons. Looks like the parts were unbolted, studs aren't damaged.

    Closer view of the big pistons. Looks like the parts were unbolted, studs aren't damaged.

  • A few intake tubes and what looks like a generator next to the engine.

    A few intake tubes and what looks like a generator next to the engine.

  • Found these two pieces from the top of the fuselage about a hundred feet from the engine while starting the hike out.

    Found these two pieces from the top of the fuselage about a hundred feet from the engine while starting the hike out.

  • This one had the remains of the two piece windshield. An air vent can be seen on top and the opening for the cabin door on the left.

    This one had the remains of the two piece windshield. An air vent can be seen on top and the opening for the cabin door on the left.

  • Same piece turned over shows the air vent and the rods from the sun visors that are mounted above the windshield.

    Same piece turned over shows the air vent and the rods from the sun visors that are mounted above the windshield.

  • The other piece was from just behind the first one. Part of one of the side rear window frames can be seen.

    The other piece was from just behind the first one. Part of one of the side rear window frames can be seen.

  • With the piece turned over both window frames can be seen.

    With the piece turned over both window frames can be seen.

  • Looking back at the trees where I found most of the wreckage as I continued out.

    Looking back at the trees where I found most of the wreckage as I continued out.

  • Getting into a greener area as I descend down the mountain.

    Getting into a greener area as I descend down the mountain.

  • Driving back down to the highway.

    Driving back down to the highway.

  • Heading home on Hwy 395, this section is the Sherwin Grade which drops down into the Owens Valley. <br />
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This search turned out better than I was expecting. Wasn't sure about being able to locate the site and there was more wreckage remaining than I thought there would be.<br />
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THE END

    Heading home on Hwy 395, this section is the Sherwin Grade which drops down into the Owens Valley.

    This search turned out better than I was expecting. Wasn't sure about being able to locate the site and there was more wreckage remaining than I thought there would be.


    THE END

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