What happened
During an instrument flight rules (IFR) operation, an aircraft struck the terrain roughly 1,000 feet to the left of the active runway. The incident occurred during the missed approach phase of flight. At the time of the impact, the pilot was operating under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in a lack of visual reference to the ground. According to statements provided by the pilot, an attempt was made to execute a missed approach procedure, but the aircraft subsequently impacted the earth.
The crash resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and left the pilot with serious injuries.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident identified several contributing environmental and operational factors. The flight was operating in conditions characterized by low ceilings and significant obscuration, occurring during the dawn hours. Key findings regarding the pilot's actions include:
- The decision height was reached below the required altitude.
- There was a delay in the execution of the missed approach procedure.
- Factors related to the pilot's motivation were noted as part of the operational analysis.