Flight History
The flight had been diverted from its destination airport. Upon reaching an alternate airport, the pilot executed two missed approaches. During the third approach, the pilot observed lights below the airplane and shifted his attention from the flight instruments to the lights.
Accident Details
As the airplane descended, the pilot realized that the lights were not approach lights. Before he could apply power and establish a climb attitude, the airplane collided with a fence.
Pilot's Account
The 74-year-old pilot attributed the accident to the stress and fatigue from the previous approaches and his desire to meet a schedule.
Aircraft Examination
No mechanical problem was discovered with the aircraft.