Accident Overview
An aircraft conducting an IFR mail flight from Fort Vermilion was on approach to land on runway 30 at Wetaskiwin Airport. As the aircraft neared the runway, the flight crew encountered a thin layer of dense fog blanketing the airport, causing them to lose visual contact with the runway. The crew initiated a go-around, but the aircraft subsequently settled into a field approximately half a mile northwest of the airport.
Injuries and Damage
Both pilots onboard suffered serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial structural damage and was declared damaged beyond repair. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) activated upon impact, and the flight crew used a cell phone to contact emergency services for assistance.
Operational Context
The flight was conducted under instrument flight rules (IFR) and was categorized as a mail service. The accident occurred during the landing phase on runway 30. No information regarding the aircraft type, registration, or date of the event was provided in the source material.