Accident Overview
A training aircraft carrying two pilots and a 15-year-old RAF cadet crashed shortly after takeoff. The accident occurred near the runway end as the aircraft was climbing. Witnesses reported the aircraft banking right, then overturning before crashing in a huge explosion. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, and all three occupants were killed.
Flight Details
The flight was a training mission with two pilots and one cadet aboard. After takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft entered a right bank and subsequently overturned, descending into the ground near the runway. The impact resulted in the complete disintegration of the aircraft.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident: Loss of control after rotation caused by the failure of the right engine.