Accidents
Final Report: VFR approach in dense fog kills King Air pilot
BEECH KING AIR 200, PIQUA, OHIO, AUG.

BEECH KING AIR 200, PIQUA, OHIO, AUG. 24, 2001–The King Air crashed, killing the sole-occupant pilot, as the ATP-rated pilot attempted a VFR approach to Piqua Airport in dense fog on his way to pick up a passenger for a scheduled charter flight.

The pilot of N18260 was communicating with a pilot at the airport who was using a handheld radio. The King Air pilot reported he was not able to see the runway lights due to ground fog and continued to circle the airport for about 20 min. The pilot on the ground stated the airplane appeared to be about 1,500 ft above the ground when it circled and then entered a downwind for Runway 26. According to his statement, he was unable to hear or see the airplane as it flew away from the airport but was able to hear it during its final approach.

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