What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a local training flight at RAF Tangmere on behalf of the 217th Squadron. During the landing phase, the aircraft entered an incorrect configuration for the approach. This error caused the crew to overshoot the intended touchdown point, resulting in a landing significantly further down the runway than planned.
Upon touching down, the twin-engine aircraft lacked sufficient remaining runway distance to decelerate safely. Consequently, the airframe overran the paved surface and came to rest in an adjacent field. Both pilots evacuated from the aircraft without sustaining injuries. The impact and subsequent stoppage caused damage that rendered the aircraft beyond repair.
Findings
The official investigation identified the primary contributing factor as a wrong approach configuration. This error directly led to the overshoot and the subsequent inability of the aircraft to stop within the available runway length.