Propbladerunner, this was a Public Transport category aeroplane. It was NOT a "light" aircraft.
Does anyone know the previous history of this aircraft, owners, operators?
I was surprised to see the extent of the damage - fuselage compression, it must have hit the ground at a hell of a rate (though sloping terrain might account for this). From my short experience of flying (and crashing) the Do228 I always thought it a very tough little thing physically.
Good to hear the crew are on the mend.