What happened
The flight crew was conducting a local training exercise that included approaches, landings, and touch-and-go maneuvers. During the final segment of the approach, the aircraft descended at an excessive rate. The machine struck the runway surface violently, causing significant structural damage. Both wings and all undercarriage components were sheared off upon impact before the airframe came to a complete stop. All four individuals on board, who were participating in a check flight, sustained injuries. The aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
Investigation determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an incorrect approach configuration. Specifically, the aircraft maintained an excessive nose-down attitude during the last segment of the flight, which resulted in a descent rate that was too high for a safe landing.