Introduction
An aircraft conducting a localizer 36 approach at Ocala, Florida, collided with terrain. The flight was operating under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and an instrument flight rules (IFR) clearance. Although the aircraft sustained damage, the occupants were not injured.
Incident Details
The accident occurred during the final segment of the localizer 36 approach. The pilot stated that after breaking out of an overcast layer at 600 feet above ground level, he observed the runway to his right at a distance of approximately one mile. While turning toward the runway, the aircraft entered a layer of fog. Subsequently, the aircraft descended until making contact with the ground.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, a recovery was initiated after the ground contact, and the aircraft was flown out of the fog. The flight then proceeded to land on runway 36 without further incident.
Outcome
The aircraft was damaged but all occupants remained uninjured. No further details were provided regarding the extent of damage or the specific aircraft type or registration.