What happened
Following a missed approach at the intended destination airport, the pilot diverted to an alternate airport located roughly 15 minutes away. The pilot described this second leg of the flight as being short and hurried.
During the approach to the alternate, the pilot had not yet removed the approach plate or finished reviewing all necessary flight information before beginning the DME arc. Upon turning onto the localizer, the pilot believed the aircraft was positioned above the glideslope and inside the final approach fix. As the pilot began a descent and transitioned back to instrument flight, the aircraft collided with the ground approximately 6 miles from the end of the runway.