2021 March 27 - Seventh Trip

This was my first solo trip to the crash site. The site is becoming more well known and attracting more visitors each year. My goals this trip were to document the overall site for changes, and look for more details from the front end of the aircraft (upslope area of the site).

A closer view of the RH prop. Both prop assemblies have two missing blades, which were likely removed for analysis by the NTSB investigation team. Witness marks left on the blades' pitch control at impact can tell investigators what pitch angle was set, providing a clue to determine if there was a propulsion issue before the crash.
Sections of passenger seats.
Nose landing gear steering cylinder.
Another view of the NLG steering cylinder. The teeth mated with a gear on the strut for steering on the ground.
Markings on the steering cylinder include "S/N RW3" and "TXI 112.."
The chrome on the NLG axle and bearing were still shiny.
Production and inspection stamps on the upper portion of the NLG strut.
Not quite sure what this is. I thought it might be a smoke detector from one of the cargo compartments, butI could not find it in my 240 parts catalog. It's possible it was a later modification, or I may be completely wrong about what it is!
Other side of the same piece. There were no markings or numbers on it, but had wiring on both ends.
I was amazed at how vibrant the colors were on this piece of interior carpeting, considering it's been exposed to the elements for the last 48 years.
The center wing section and the RH nacelle are the only parts that show any evidence of the post-crash fire.
The fuselage crown section, looking aft to forward.
The aft section of the fuselage crown is heavily crinkled. This damage probably resulted from the empennage continuing to move forward as the fuselage began to rapidly decelerate from impact.
Rudder pedal adjustment mechanism.