What happened
The incident involved a student pilot conducting a local solo training flight departing from Sydney Airport. During the approach phase, the pilot missed the intended runway alignment for an unknown reason. This led to a hard landing upon touchdown.
Immediately after contact with the ground, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The plane veered off the paved surface of the runway and eventually came to rest in an uncontrolled position. The impact and subsequent excursion caused significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it damaged beyond repair. Fortunately, the pilot was not injured during the event.
Findings
The specific cause for missing the approach is listed as unknown in the available records. The loss of control following the hard landing resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway boundaries.