Incident Overview
An aircraft was cleared for an NDB (non-directional beacon) approach at the end of a cross-country flight. The pilot reported that he was executing a missed approach and requested to try the approach again. The air traffic controller granted clearance for another approach and asked the pilot to report when established on the procedure turn inbound.
Last Communication
The pilot's final transmission occurred three minutes after the missed approach. He stated that he was at 2,200 feet and climbing. Following this transmission, the aircraft was never re-established on radar.
Wreckage Location
Search efforts located the wreckage east of the approach path, approximately five miles northeast of the airport. The wreckage was found at the 1,000-foot level of a 1,200-foot mountain.
Weather Conditions
A King Air pilot reported that clouds were solid north and east of the airport and extended to the surface. The NDB approach path was also solid to the ground, with fog and clouds present. In contrast, the area south and west of the airport was under visual meteorological conditions.