Fatal Night Approach Accident at Aurora-Ford Airport (N956C)

Incident Overview and Location Details During a night approach to Aurora-Ford Airport, a twin-engine aircraft encountered reduced visibility caused by foggy conditions. The aircraft was on final approach when it descended to an altitude that was too low for the circumstances. It struck the tops of trees and crashed in a wooded area located a few miles short of the runway. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was killed. ## Official Findings and Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the approach at an altitude that was too low for the conditions. The findings also cited improper IFR operation as a contributing factor to the fatal outcome.