What happened
The incident occurred during the return leg of a reconnaissance mission to RAF Thornaby. The pilot brought the aircraft down on the runway but touched down significantly further down the strip than intended. As a result, the plane failed to stop within the available distance and overran the end of the runway. It subsequently collided with a hedge before coming to rest. Despite the impact, both members of the crew managed to evacuate the airframe safely. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
Findings
The primary mechanical factor leading to the accident was the late touchdown point on the runway. This positioning left insufficient distance for the twin-engine airplane to decelerate and stop before reaching the end of the paved surface, causing the overrun and subsequent collision with vegetation.