What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following a departure from RAF Bircham Newton. The twin engine aircraft experienced a stall while ascending. Consequently, the airframe impacted the ground near the end of the runway. The crash resulted in one fatality and left two other occupants with injuries.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the takeoff procedure was executed while the aircraft's control systems remained locked. Following this event, the Court of Inquiry recommended specific modifications to the locking bars to prevent recurrence.