What happened
During the final approach phase of a training flight, the student pilot was operating the aircraft toward runway 31. As the aircraft neared the threshold, the pilot perceived that the descent path was too high for a standard landing. In response to this assessment, the pilot decided to extend the flare and move the intended touchdown point further down the runway, aiming specifically for the intersection with runway 19.
Upon reaching this new target area, the aircraft touched down on a section of the pavement that contained an icy spot. The presence of ice significantly reduced tire traction at the moment of contact. Immediately after touchdown, the aircraft lost directional control and veered sharply to the left side of the runway. Unable to recover, the aircraft departed the paved surface and continued off the runway environment.
The impact with the ground and surrounding terrain resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight, highlighting the critical importance of maintaining proper approach paths and being aware of localized weather hazards such as ice on the runway surface.