What happened
During a nighttime approach to Aurora-Ford Airport, a twin engine airplane encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by heavy fog. While performing the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft descended to an insufficient altitude. The plane subsequently made contact with treetops before crashing in a forested area situated several miles before reaching the runway.
As a result of the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There was one fatality involving the pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the pilot maintained an approach altitude that was too low for the prevailing conditions. The accident was attributed to improper IFR operation during the descent through foggy weather.