Accident Summary
During an instrument approach to Decatur-Crystal Lake Airport, the pilot cancelled the IFR flight plan and proceeded under visual flight rules (VFR) when encountering limited visibility due to fog. The pilot decided to initiate a go-around, but the twin-engine airplane struck power cables and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be collision with wires/poles during a go-around after the pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors reported include: fog, high obstructions, weather conditions below minimums, fog on runway surface, runway lights on, and VASI inoperative.