Incident Overview
The pilot was conducting an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to Runway 27 during nighttime hours. The meteorological conditions at the time included instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) characterized by sleet and snow. According to the pilot, after acquiring the approach lights, a 'jolt' was felt. The pilot continued the approach and subsequently landed.
Post-Landing Examination
Following the landing, an examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing tip and the left aileron were missing from the aircraft. Additionally, approximately 192 feet of electrical line was found wrapped around the main landing gear. The missing components were located near a pole that had been struck.
Struck Pole Details
Investigation identified a pole located about 4,350 feet prior to the runway threshold and approximately 100 feet to the left of the runway center line. The pole had been struck at a height of 27 feet above the ground. The missing left wing tip and aileron were recovered near the pole.