What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a maritime patrol flight off the coast of the Orkney Islands. During the mission, the pilot experienced a mechanical issue that led to a loss of control over the aircraft. The plane subsequently crashed, resulting in fatal injuries for everyone on board.
Findings
The official investigation identified the primary cause of the accident as an engine failure. This mechanical malfunction prevented the crew from maintaining control of the aircraft, leading to the crash. All four members of the crew were killed in the incident.