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Mission 21-M-0515


NRAT Mission - 21-M-0515

Date:  11 Oct 2021  /  1457Z

Narrative:  The pilot of a twin Beech 58TC departed from Mesa, CO (AJZ) en route to Rock Springs, WY (RKS), and was receiving flight following from ATC when radio and radar contact was lost.  NRAT was activated and within 10 minutes, passed the probable crash site location to AFRCC.  The crash site was found very near the predicted location.  

Time from Activation to First Product:  8 Minutes

AFRCC Find:  Yes

AFRCC Save:  No

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