What happened
During an approach to the runway 13 via VOR, the aircraft vanished from radar surveillance approximately 1.5 miles before reaching the airport. Radar tracking indicated that the flight's ground speed, descent rate, and altitude remained aligned with the established approach profile until contact was lost. The final recorded position of the aircraft placed it at an altitude of 100 feet, positioned directly on the extended centerline of the runway.
Following the disappearance, a debris field was identified along a magnetic heading of 130°. Local witnesses reported that environmental conditions at the time were characterized by near-zero visibility due to dense fog. The accident resulted in two fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
Investigation into the crash determined that the primary factor was the pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedures, which led to the aircraft descending below the required minimum descent altitude. This error was compounded by the presence of heavy fog and a low cloud ceiling during the flight.