Jan 19, 2004
Accident
Destroyed Fort Pierce, FL
Injuries2 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The flight instructor's failure to comply with the instrument approach procedure in that he descended prematurely below decision height resulting in an in-flight collision with trees, power lines and the ground. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low ceiling.
NTSB MIA04FA045