Accident Overview
The aircraft was on approach to East Hampton Airport when the crew initiated a missed approach. During the missed approach, the airplane stalled and subsequently crashed a few miles from the airfield. Both occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the weather was marginal. Visibility was limited to three-quarters of a mile due to night conditions and ground fog. The sky was obscured.
Missed Approach and Stall
The aircraft was configured for a missed approach. The crew lost control of the airplane, which entered a stall. The stall occurred after the crew failed to maintain flying speed. The airplane crashed several miles from the airport.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a stall during a missed approach after the crew failed to maintain flying speed. Contributing factors reported include fog, an obscured sky, visibility of three-quarters of a mile or less, the pilot's transition from visual reference to instrument reference, and encountering ground fog after the missed approach point.