What happened
The incident occurred during a night training exercise conducted at RAF Abbotsinch. The crew was executing an approach when they missed the intended landing zone and touched down significantly farther down the runway than planned. Because the aircraft had insufficient remaining distance to decelerate safely, it overran the end of the paved surface. During this overrun, the undercarriage was lost as the plane came to a stop. There were no casualties reported in connection with this event.
Findings
The official investigation identified the primary contributing factor as an incorrect setup for the landing phase. Specifically, the aircraft was not in the proper configuration required for a safe approach and touchdown.