Mission 22-M-0001

NRAT Mission - 22-M-0001

Date:  31 Dec 2021  /  2100Z

Narrative:  The pilot of a Mooney M20B was flying from Marana, AZ (AVQ) to Temecula, CA (F70), on a VFR  flight with no ATC contact.  An ALNOT was issued based on a Family Concern when the pilot did not arrive.  Analysis showed that the aircraft was flying without a transponder on, so the track was "Search Only".  These types of missions are always challenging in areas with high clutter, which this route had.  The aircraft was at low altitude in areas of weather and was in and out of radar coverage for long periods of time, which made determining the last hits challenging.  The crash site was found in the area of our final search hits; there were no survivors.

Time from Activation to First Product:  31 Minutes

AFRCC Find:  Yes

AFRCC Save:  No