Overview
A local training flight at San Salvador-Comalapa Airport ended in a collision with trees and a road during approach to runway 25. The crew, consisting of two pilots, was conducting routine training maneuvers. Both occupants escaped without injury, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Sequence of Events
On approach to runway 25, the copilot informed the captain of a discrepancy between the two altimeters. Rather than continue the approach, the crew elected to identify the problem. This decision diverted their attention from the approach procedure, causing the aircraft to lose altitude. The aircraft first struck trees located 2,500 feet short of the runway, then crashed onto a road 1,200 feet short of the runway.
Occupant Status
Both pilots escaped the accident uninjured. No other persons were involved.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair as a result of the collision.
Probable Cause
The crew's failure to focus on the approach procedure while identifying an altimeter discrepancy led to a loss of altitude and collision with obstacles.