What happened
The incident occurred during a climb-out phase following a missed approach procedure. As the airplane ascended, it collided with a tree, indicating a loss of altitude control or spatial awareness relative to terrain obstacles.
Following the initial impact, the pilot declared an emergency situation. Air traffic control responded by providing vectoring instructions to guide the aircraft toward an alternate airport located 4.4 nautical miles to the southwest. Despite these efforts and the proximity of the intended destination, the airplane's engine lost power prior to reaching the second airport.
Consequently, the pilot was forced to execute an off-airport landing. The aircraft collided with the ground and subsequently nosed over during this emergency maneuver.
The investigation
The narrative focuses on the sequence of mechanical and operational events. Key observations include the initial collision with a tree during climb-out, the subsequent declaration of an emergency by the pilot, and the eventual loss of engine power while under air traffic control guidance. The final outcome involved a ground impact and nosing over during the forced landing attempt.
Findings
The primary factors contributing to the accident sequence were the collision with a tree during the initial climb-out and the subsequent loss of engine power. These events prevented the aircraft from reaching the alternate airport despite controller assistance, resulting in an off-airport forced landing where the airplane collided with the ground and nosed over.