Event Details
The aircraft was conducting an instrument landing system (ILS) approach to Runway 24 at Nantucket Airport. After passing the outer marker, the pilot reported a missed approach. The controller instructed the pilot to maintain runway heading and contact departure control. No further communications were received from the flight.
Weather Conditions
Weather at Nantucket Airport was below the prescribed minima for the ILS approach to Runway 24. A blanket broadcast had been made on air traffic frequencies indicating that the Nantucket weather was below the minima for most users. Subsequently, the controller provided the pilot with the destination weather.
ATC Communications
The pilot was cleared for the ILS approach to Runway 24. After reporting the missed approach, the controller advised the pilot to remain on the runway heading and contact departure. No further transmissions from the aircraft were received.
Witness Account
A witness observed the aircraft descend out of the fog and crash into trees approximately one mile north of the airport.