What happened
During a scheduled local training operation at RAF Boscombe Down, a twin engine aircraft was performing its final approach to the runway. While descending toward the landing strip, the aircraft maintained an altitude that was insufficient for a safe touchdown, causing it to strike the ground before reaching the runway threshold.
As a result of the impact, both pilots sustained injuries. The aircraft suffered significant damage during the accident and was subsequently declared a total loss.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the crash was an insufficiently low approach executed by the flight crew during the landing phase.