Approach Procedure
The pilot was performing a night visual approach to an airport where the runway lights were inoperative. The local procedure for night approaches under such conditions involves aligning the airport rotating beacon with a marker light located on a grain bin approximately half a mile from the airport. The pilot is expected to initiate a descent and continue until the aircraft's landing lights illuminate the runway surface.
First Approach
During the first approach, the pilot was high on the glidepath and executed a go-around. No further details regarding the first approach are available.
Second Approach
On the second approach, the pilot was again high and positioned to the left of the intended approach path. Despite this, a high rate of descent was established, and the pilot did not correct this condition before impacting the ground.
Impact
The aircraft struck the ground 20 feet to the left of the runway at approximately midfield. The specific consequences of the impact, such as damage or injuries, are not stated in the source.