What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting a local training sortie departing from RAF Wittering. During the maneuvering phase in the immediate vicinity of the airbase, the flight crew lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground and crashed into a field located in Pilsgate. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material confirms that the loss of control occurred while flying near the base but does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical or human factors contributing to the event. The crash resulted in the deaths of both crew members.