Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during approach to Atlantic City Airport, striking the ground and coming to rest several miles short of the runway. The accident occurred at night under poor weather conditions. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed in the crash, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. The pilot failed to follow the published Instrument Landing System (ILS) procedure. Specifically, the pilot continued descent below the decision height without establishing the required visual references. Contributing factors included darkness and the adverse weather conditions present at the time of the approach.
Sequence of Events
According to the investigation, the pilot was conducting an approach in conditions of reduced visibility and darkness. The aircraft descended below the prescribed minimum altitude for the ILS procedure. Subsequently, the aircraft struck terrain short of the runway, resulting in a crash that destroyed the aircraft and fatally injured the pilot.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a twin-engine model. The pilot was the sole occupant. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or pilot qualifications were provided in the source.