What happened
During a routine maritime patrol mission conducted off the British coast, the aircraft experienced a total loss of power when both engines failed simultaneously. Facing an imminent crash, the pilot executed a controlled ditching maneuver approximately 10 kilometers from Blyth. The airframe remained afloat for roughly 45 minutes before submerging completely. All four members of the crew were subsequently recovered safely by personnel aboard a nearby minesweeper.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the incident resulted from fuel exhaustion, which directly led to the simultaneous failure of both engines.