For those interested in visiting the crash sites, an easier route is to start from Whitney Portal, ascend the Carillon Creek drainage, and cross over the saddle west of Gambler's Special Peak to the crash site. The route can be kept at a class 3 level with reasonable route finding. It would probably be best to attempt the route later in the season when all the snow is gone from the north facing ledges one must descend to reach the crash site.
An added perk to the route is that it is straight forward to also bag Gambler's Special Peak from the saddle. On the downside, the route is technically within the Whitney Zone, so you'll have to get a permit. However, it is possible to get the permit that morning, visit both sites, bag the peak, and get back down in one day. The hike is a worthwhile adventure to a scenic and solemn place.
