What happened
During an instrument flight rules (IFR) approach to the airport, the aircraft was cleared for the ILD/DME approach to runway 8. The pilot executed the published procedure turn and successfully established the aircraft on the localizer and glide slope at approximately 5.5 miles DME.
As the descent continued, the pilot worked through the before-landing checklist. At approximately 5 miles DME, the pilot attempted to contact the Flight Service Station (FSS) to report being inbound at the final approach fix, but was briefly delayed by another aircraft transmitting on the frequency. The pilot subsequently contacted the FSS and reported a position of 4.5 miles DME.
Shortly after this radio communication, the aircraft made contact with the ground. The pilot's last remembered instrument scan indicated that the aircraft was established on the glide path and localizer at an altitude of 1,250 feet. At the time of the accident, the pilot reported visibility was approximately 100 yards with blowing snow.