Accident Overview
On approach to Dutch Harbor, a twin-engine airplane encountered poor weather conditions. During the final approach, the aircraft descended too low and struck the ground a few miles short of the runway, causing a crash. The aircraft was destroyed, and all five occupants were killed.
Circumstances
The accident occurred while the crew was conducting an instrument flight rules (IFR) approach. The official findings indicate that the flight was in controlled flight into terrain on final approach following improper IFR operation.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
The probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain on final approach following improper IFR operation. Contributing factors reported include low ceiling, rain, fog, CLGS below 1,000 feet, and areas of visibility below 3 miles in drizzle and fog.