What happened
During an approach to Annemasse Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a low-altitude impact with the terrain before reaching the runway. The impact occurred short of the landing strip, causing the aircraft to lose its undercarriage upon contact with the ground. The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop at the site of the incident.
There was only one person on board, the pilot, who survived the event without any injuries. While the pilot escaped unharmed, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude during the approach phase.
- The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was too low on approach.