What happened
A twin-engine aircraft was traveling from Miami toward a destination in Dickson, Tennessee, when the pilot elected to divert to Cornelia Fort Airpark during the night. At the time of the incident, the airfield was not open for active traffic. While attempting the arrival, the aircraft performed a belly landing in a grassy field situated on the left side of runway 22. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. The pilot was able to exit the wreckage and was reported to be uninjured.
Findings
The incident occurred because the pilot attempted to land at an airfield that was closed to traffic at the time of the flight.