Originally Posted by
fitliker
Does the TBM have a CVR ?
He was not talking on the radio so my wag would be an electrical failure of some kind or hit the master by mistake . Autopilot kicking off in the dark due to electrical issues would be a challenge for a full time pilot . I cannot imagine a part time pilot coping very well with an electrical issue at night .
Add fatigue that is ignored by most private Operator guys and who knows ?
It was the middle of the day. Light winds with few clouds.