Flight History
The flight was issued local weather information and cleared for a localizer approach. The pilot was instructed to contact UNICOM for airport advisories, but no UNICOM radio contact was established. During the approach, the pilot reported a missed approach to approach control. The controller instructed the pilot to climb to 3,000 feet and then turn left to a heading of 280 degrees, which the pilot acknowledged.
Eyewitness Observations
Eyewitnesses observed the airplane descending out of a 400-foot cloud layer approximately three-quarters of the way down the runway. The airplane was in a landing configuration with flaps and landing gear extended. At approximately the same time, the pilot reported the missed approach. Eyewitnesses then saw the airplane in a left climbing turn, which continued until the airplane stalled. The airplane collided with the ground in a nose-low attitude about one-quarter mile west of the airport.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the wreckage failed to disclose a mechanical problem.