What happened
During the final approach phase of flight toward RAF Middle Wallop, a single engine airplane descended below the necessary altitude. While attempting to land, the aircraft made contact with a hedge located near the airfield. The impact caused the plane to lose stability, leading it to eventually come to rest against a tree.
There were no fatalities or injuries reported following the incident. However, the structural damage sustained by the airframe was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss, being considered beyond economical repair.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was the low altitude of the approach maintained by the pilot-in-command.