Training aircraft crash at RAF Middleton St George due to engine failure (V4139)

What happened

The incident occurred while the flight crew was conducting a local training exercise at RAF Middleton Saint George. As the aircraft executed its final approach, it experienced a sudden loss of engine power while at an altitude of approximately 600 feet. This mechanical failure caused the airplane to stall, leading to a crash shortly thereafter. All three individuals on board sustained injuries in the accident.

Findings

The official investigation attributed the accident directly to the loss of engine power during the final approach phase. No other contributing factors were specified in the available records.