What happened
The aircraft was cleared for an ILS RWY 14 approach under challenging weather conditions. At the time of the flight, visibility was reported as 1/2 mile in fog, with a ceiling of 100 feet obscured.
Prior to arrival, the flight crew contacted the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) to inquire about current field conditions. Approximately 15 to 20 minutes after this communication, the aircraft was observed flying over the field before executing a right turn. The wreckage was subsequently located approximately 1/2 mile short and 1/4 mile left of the extended centerline of Runway 14.
Witnesses located in the FBO office noted that they did not hear the characteristic radio 'clicks' that typically occur when a pilot activates the approach lighting system. This was the pilot's first flight into this specific airport, and the pilot was seated in the right seat of the aircraft.