What happened
During a local training mission operating out of Christiansted-Alexander Hamilton Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while approaching the airfield from the north. The incident occurred in the Kinsghill area, situated approximately two miles north of the airport perimeter.
As the flight progressed through its approach phase, the airplane entered a stall, leading to a crash that resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two fatalities among the crew members involved in the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was a loss of control during a single-engine approach practice. The analysis indicated that the crew did not successfully maintain the necessary airspeed for safe flight and that there was insufficient flight supervision during the maneuver.