Night Approach Accident at Addison Airport (N1200H)

Incident Overview During a night approach to Addison Airport, a twin-engine aircraft descended below the minimum descent altitude. The aircraft struck power cables at an altitude of 36 feet above ground level and subsequently crashed 1.5 miles short of the runway threshold. Both pilots sustained minor injuries, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Contributing Factors The official investigation identified improper IFR operation by the crew as the probable cause. Contributing factors included improper in-flight decisions, a low ceiling, fog, instruments that were misread or failed to read, and weather conditions below minimums.