What happened
While executing an instrument landing system (ILS) approach, the aircraft descended underneath the established glidepath. During this final approach phase, the aircraft made contact with a tree before impacting the ground at a location preceding the runway threshold.
As a result of the impact, the pilot sustained serious injuries. The flight was being conducted under instrument flight rules (IFR) during the transition from the final approach fix toward the runway.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified several contributing elements:
- The aircraft collided with trees during the descent.
- The pilot in command failed to adhere to established IFR procedures.
- Weather conditions were below the required minimums for the approach and landing.
- The flight path deviated from the prescribed glidepath, leading to the collision with an obstacle.