It does appear that the media, worldwide, has a propensity to describe as ‘a crash’ any (well, many) unintentional alighting of an aeroplane somewhere other than on a runway.

Splitting hairs.
If a plane is destroyed in an off-airport landing, I’m not sure if I see a difference.
As they say…”a wonk is as good as a nod…” The only difference is the rate of impact with the ground and perhaps the degree the pilot is in control. Not much difference at the end of the day if the plane is wrecked.

Also the type of aircraft plays a part.
A bi-plane or sport type that ends up on its nose in a farmer’s field is seen as harmless.
An A320 (or even Spitfire) ending its flight in similar circumstances is not seen quite so benignly.