Aircraft Disappears During VOR Approach in Fog (N105FL)

Incident Overview and Radar Data During a VOR runway 13 approach, the aircraft disappeared from radar approximately 1.5 miles short of the airport. Radar data indicated that the aircraft's altitudes, descent rates, and ground speeds were consistent with the expected approach profile. The final radar position recorded the aircraft at 100 feet on the runway extended centerline. The debris path was aligned on a 130° magnetic heading. Witnesses reported that visibility was near zero due to fog. Both occupants of the aircraft were killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the pilot's failure to properly adhere to the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors that contributed to the accident included the low ceiling and fog.