Accident Overview
While approaching Pine Bluff-Grider Field by night, the crew encountered poor visibility due to fog and low clouds. The decision was taken to initiate a go-around. A few minutes later, while on a second approach, the twin-engine airplane descended too low, struck trees, and crashed in flames in a wooded area located a few miles from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Contributing Factors
The official investigation reported the following contributing factors: low ceiling, fog, high obstructions, weather slightly worse than forecast, weather below minimums, descended below MDA during night VOR approach, second approach (first missed), PIC in right front seat, and pilot at controls unknown.