What happened
During a local training exercise conducted at RAF Mildenhall, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine failure. As the flight progressed, the plane lost altitude and descended toward the ground. During its descent, the aircraft collided with several obstacles, including trees and a utility pole, before eventually striking the roof of a residential building.
The sequence of events concluded when the plane came to rest in a field situated approximately one mile southwest of the airbase. Despite the impact with structures and vegetation, both members of the crew were successfully rescued from the wreckage. The aircraft sustained heavy damage and was subsequently declared a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor contributing to the accident was an engine failure occurring during the flight phase.