Incident Overview
A pilot reported that after conducting a missed approach at the intended destination airport, he proceeded to the alternate airport, approximately 15 minutes away. The pilot described the flight as "short and hurried," noting that before he could remove the approach plate and review all information, he was already flying the DME arc.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that when making the turn onto the localizer, he believed he was above the glideslope and inside the final approach fix. He reported: "I started down and...started my transition back to instruments. The next thing I remember was hitting the ground." The airplane collided with the ground approximately six miles from the end of the runway.
Pilot Statement
The pilot's account highlights the rapid pace of the flight and the challenge of managing multiple tasks during the approach. No further details were provided regarding weather, aircraft specifics, or other contributing factors.