Approach and Descent
The pilot of a single-engine aircraft contacted the Florence Regional Airport (FLO) control tower personnel, requesting current weather conditions and radar vectors for the GPS runway 5 approach to Darlington Jetport Airport (UDG). The tower cleared the pilot for the approach and established him on the 050 radial inbound. Approximately 6 miles from UDG, the tower cleared the pilot to land, terminated radar service, and instructed a frequency change to UDG UNICOM.
Missed Approach and Accident
About 4 miles from the airport, inside the final approach fix (UMAGE), the pilot reported a missed approach, executed a left turn, and began a descent to 1,400 feet. Tower personnel then contacted the pilot and asked if he had the airport in sight; the pilot responded "negative." The airplane continued descending until it was lost off radar.
Collision and Examination
The airplane collided with trees and was located by emergency response personnel off a small private road in a field. Examination of the airframe, instruments, flight controls, engine assembly, and accessories revealed no evidence of a pre-crash mechanical failure or malfunction.