I agree with you mellors, that all those failings are beyond computational odds. I think I heard that he left his cell phone at home, for one thing. Yeah, not too swift, but haven't we all done that when just going on a quick ride to the store or something?

An ELT in an aircraft often can be turned off by the pilot. More often than not it's left on (ready) or accidently bumped and caused to go "on" and squawk when there isn't a crash.

Did you hear something to the effect where he "dropped off" satellite viewing or NTAP? I didn't. From what I heard, he was never found on one, meaning his aircraft never squawked. So all they have is the airstrip from where he took off, and the day and approximate time??? I think they have a general direction, since most of the satellite images I have been reviewing are that way.

Yes, they do check the airport to see when the plane was last fueled, and if it had been flown since, before this flight. They know all about that aircraft, when it's last maintenance was pulled etc. I haven't personally googled it, but now that you make me think of it, yeah that would be interesting to know it's range and speed capabilities.

Yes, anything is possible really. I mean, maybe he landed the thing on a farm because he felt ill, they parked his craft in one of their barns and took him in, and they are so remote they don't have tv etc. Not likely, but possible he's lying there out of his mind with fever or something.