Incident Overview
An accident occurred during a night landing when the pilot elected to fly the final approach at a lower altitude than during a previous landing at another airport earlier that day. The decision was based on the earlier approach resulting in a long landing. The aircraft struck trees short of the runway and subsequently entered an uncontrolled descent into the terrain.
Occupant Status
The pilot sustained serious injuries in the accident, while the passenger reported no injuries. The exact nature of the terrain impact and subsequent damage to the aircraft were not specified in the available information.
Circumstances
The approach was conducted on a dark night, and the aircraft impacted trees before reaching the runway. The lower-than-usual approach altitude contributed to the aircraft being short of the runway, leading to the collision with obstacles. Following the tree strike, the aircraft descended uncontrollably into the ground.
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or environmental conditions were provided in the source material.