What happened
The incident involved a twin engine military aircraft operating out of Detling. At the time of the accident, the flight was in the process of returning to its home base following a completed maritime patrol mission over The Channel. During this leg of the journey, the aircraft crashed into the water approximately two kilometers south of Pett. The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not determined at the time of reporting. Upon impact, the airframe sank beneath the surface. Emergency response teams located and rescued all four individuals on board, ensuring that no fatalities occurred in the event.
Findings
The source material does not provide detailed technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical or environmental factors contributing to the crash. The record notes only that the circumstances were unknown at the time of documentation. The crew consisted of four members from the 48th Squadron, who were all recovered safely.