Accident Details
During a night approach, the pilot of a twin-engine airplane encountered limited visibility due to local patches of fog. The pilot decided to descend below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). Shortly thereafter, the aircraft struck power cables and crashed approximately one mile short of the runway threshold. The airplane was destroyed in the impact. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was killed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be a collision with power cables resulting from improper IFR operation. Several contributing factors were identified: fog, high obstructions, ground fog, and the pilot's decision to descend below the MDA.