What happened
While performing a localizer/DME approach, the pilot initiated a missed approach prior to reaching the missed approach point. The pilot then notified air traffic control of the desire to attempt the approach a second time.
The aircraft was cleared for the second localizer/DME approach. During this maneuver, the airplane maintained an altitude of 2,400 feet MSL for 1.3 miles past the Final Approach Fix (FAF). Upon reaching the missed approach point, the aircraft descended to 1,400 feet. The descent continued until the aircraft was lost from radar contact .8 nautical mile past the departure end of the runway. The impact with trees and the ground caused both wings to separate from the wreckage.
Weather conditions recorded three minutes before the accident at Memphis International Airport, located 10.9 nautical miles from the site, included an overcast ceiling of 300 feet and visibility of 4 statute miles in mist.