Accident Overview
The airplane was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain while conducting a precision instrument approach. The wreckage was located 0.66 nautical miles left of the course centerline and 2.44 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
Weather Conditions
Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Visibility was reported as 1/4 statute mile, and vertical visibility was 100 feet above ground level. The published landing minimums for the instrument approach were a cloud height of 200 feet agl and a visibility of 1/2 statute mile.
Aircraft and Systems
Post-accident examination found no anomalies with the airplane, engine, or systems that could be identified as existing prior to impact. Additionally, the instrument approach was flight-tested after the accident and was fully operational with no discrepancies.
Air Traffic Control and Pilot Information
According to the investigation, air traffic control did not issue the current weather conditions to the pilot or verify that the pilot had the current weather conditions prior to issuing the clearance for the instrument approach. The pilot was not current for operations in instrument meteorological conditions.