11.   The patrol said debris from the crash was scattered, making identification of the plane difficult.

12.   The patrol said earlier they were investigating whether a mechanical problem caused the crash.

13.   The patrol said the occupants did not suffer from dehydration because they were discovered during the coolest hours of the night.

14.   The patrol said the plane landed on the drag strip with its landing gear up.

15.   The patrol said the car apparently pulled out in front of the chartered bus at an intersection three miles south of Bolivar.

16.   There were no hazardous materials aboard the freight and no one was hurt, the patrol said.