Incident Overview
An aircraft crashed while the pilots were executing an ILS approach to Nashville. The aircraft impacted a field at high speed approximately 3.5 miles south of the Dobbs LOM. The crash heading was 305 degrees; the approach was for runway 02L.
Pilot Information
One of the two pilots was not instrument rated. The other pilot held an instrument rating but possessed limited flying experience.
Sequence of Events
During the approach, the pilots did not adhere to the provided instructions for radar vectoring. This deviation resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control. The aircraft then descended uncontrolled and struck the ground.
Weather Conditions
Witnesses at the scene reported a low cloud ceiling and described the visibility as "misty" at the time of the accident.
Additional Details
The accident occurred while the aircraft was being flown in instrument meteorological conditions. The precise sequence of events leading to the disorientation was not specified in the report. No information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or occupant status.