What happened
The incident occurred while the flight crew was conducting a navigation training exercise departing from RAF Upwood. During the flight, one of the aircraft's engines failed. In response to the mechanical failure, the captain initiated an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft ultimately crash-landed in a pasture located in Weston Subedge, near Swindon.
Following the impact, all five crew members sustained injuries. The airframe suffered extensive damage that rendered it beyond repair. The specific registration of the aircraft is not provided in the available source material.
Findings
Official investigations identified the primary cause of the accident as an engine failure occurring during flight. This mechanical issue necessitated the emergency landing, which resulted in the crash and subsequent injuries to the personnel on board.