What happened
During a training mission conducted over The Channel, the crew experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating in the vicinity of Sidmouth. Following the loss of control, the machine impacted the water surface and crashed into the sea. As of the available records, the specific fate of those on board remains unknown.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the accident was precipitated by a double engine failure. This mechanical issue was directly caused by fuel exhaustion, which led to the subsequent loss of control and the maritime impact.