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Plane Crash in Mojave Desert Kills 2

A Beechcraft Bonanza crashed in the Clark Mountain Range of the Mojave Desert, near the border of Nevada and San Bernardino County, on January 20.

The plane, registered to Van Pray of California City, was en-route from California City to Henderdon, Nevada, when it was reported missing. The search operation began shortly afterwards however, it was not until next day that the wreckage was located.

Both people aboard the plane were killed in the accident. Their identities have not yet been released.

The accident is under investigation.

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