What happened
During the final approach phase of flight toward Land's End Airport, a twin engine aircraft descended below the necessary altitude and made contact with the terrain before reaching the runway. The impact occurred short of the landing strip.
As a result of the collision with the ground, the left main landing gear was completely severed from the airframe. The subsequent movement of the aircraft caused both wings on the left side to suffer partial structural failure through shearing.
Findings
- There were zero fatalities and no injuries reported following the incident.
- The aircraft sustained damage so extensive that it was declared a total loss.
- The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was too low during its approach to the airport.