What happened
On behalf of the 8th AFU, the crew was conducting a cross-country training flight. The twin engine aircraft departed from RAF Mona in Anglesey at 1505 local time. While cruising north of Wale at an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet, the pilot initiated a left turn. During this maneuver, control of the aircraft was lost, causing it to dive into the ground and crash in an open field. All five occupants were killed in the incident.
Findings
Investigations indicated that structural failure contributed to the loss of control. It is believed that the left wing failed after an aileron separated, which directly led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft.