What happened
The incident occurred while the flight crew was conducting a local training mission at Abu Sueir Airport. During this operation, the aircraft involved collided with another Royal Air Force Avro 504, which is registered as J8716. The specific circumstances leading to the mid-air collision remain unknown. Following the impact, both airplanes lost control and dived into the ground in the vicinity of the airfield.
Findings
The crash resulted in fatal consequences for everyone on board. All four crew members were killed in the accident. No further details regarding contributing factors or specific mechanical failures have been provided in the available records.