A lengthy investigation has shown that there was no technical problem with the Sea Harrier that landed short of the RNAS Yeovilton runway and subsequently burst into flames.
The incident happened on July 26th last year with the pilot suffering severe leg injuries as a result of having to press the eject button.
A Ministry of Defence document sent to Yeovil MP David Laws states: "Detailed investigation of the wreckage showed that there was no evidence of a technical failure.
"The Service Board of inquiry determined that the accident was caused by the aircraft landing short of the main runway and damaging its undercarriage on impact with the runway lip, causing it to lose directional control."
As a result, modifications to the runway have been recommended as well as "the closer correlation of documentary advice to aircrew regarding landing techniques".
In addition, it was also recommended that all Sea Harriers should be fitted with an accident data recorder and a video recording system.
Mr Laws, who is a Liberal Democrat defence spokesman, said: "I visited RNAS Yeovil-ton recently and so I know from first hand experience just how seriously safety issues a re taken there.
"Hopefully, the introduction of this report's recommendations will reduce the likelihood of these sorts of accidents from occurring in the future."