What happened
The incident occurred during a daylight navigation exercise departing from Port Albert. While cruising at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the aircraft experienced a failure of its right engine. Unable to maintain altitude with only one operational engine and unable to reach the nearest aerodrome, the pilot initiated an emergency landing in an open field located in Paris.
During the approach, the airplane overshot the intended landing area and collided with a fence. The impact caused the right wing to be sheared off. Despite the structural damage, all four crew members escaped the accident without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
The official investigation identified the failure of the right engine in flight as the primary cause of the incident.