The airplane was destroyed when it collided with trees during an instrument approach at 0841 Eastern time, fatally injuring the Private pilot and passenger. Instrument conditions prevailed. After being cleared for the GPS Runway 5 approach and approximately four miles from the airport inside the final approach fix, the pilot reported a missed approach, made a left turn and began a descent to 1400 feet. Control tower personnel asked the pilot if he had the airport in sight, to which he responded “negative.” The airplane continued to descend until it was lost from radar.
August 18, 2006, Hartsville, S.C./Piper PA-32RT-300
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane collided with trees during an instrument approach in instrument conditions, resulting in the fatal injury of the pilot and passenger.
- After reporting a missed approach, the pilot initiated a descent and was subsequently lost from radar contact after stating they did not have the airport in sight.
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