Incident
Aircraft was on approach to Runway 04 on a dark night. The approach path passed over a bay inlet and river confluence. The pilot believed the aircraft was high during final approach. However, the aircraft collided with trees, impacted a road short of the runway, and then slid through a perimeter fence.
Approach and Environment
The approach was conducted at night. The runway features a 1000-foot displaced threshold due to obstacles. No visual approach slope indicator (VASI) lights are installed, but medium intensity runway lights and runway end identification lights were operating.
Toxicology
A toxicological check of the pilot's blood indicated an alcohol level of 0.18%.