Accident Sequence
The aircraft was conducting a local training flight at RAF Newton. On final approach, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. After descending through the last cloud layer at an altitude of 200 feet, the runway became visible. However, patches of fog intermittently obscured the runway, causing the pilot to lose visual contact. The pilot decided to abort the landing and initiate a go-around. Shortly after the go-around was initiated, the aircraft climbed slightly, then stalled. The stall resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and the aircraft crashed with a large explosion.
Casualties and Damage
Of the seven crew members on board, six were killed in the accident. The seventh crew member sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash and subsequent explosion.
Contributory Factors
It was reported that the total weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident was above its maximum landing weight. This condition was considered as a contributory factor in the accident.