What happened
During a nighttime arrival at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, a twin engine aircraft was performing its final approach. While on short final for the runway, the plane made contact with trees located in a nearby forested region. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames, leading to the total destruction of the airframe.
There was one fatality recorded in the accident, involving the pilot. No other occupants were reported on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was improper IFR operations conducted by the pilot. It was noted that during the flight, the prevailing weather conditions had deteriorated slightly beyond what was originally predicted in the meteorological forecasts.