Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft conducting a local training sortie at RAF Hullavington crashed in poor weather conditions. The aircraft was approaching from the west when it became uncontrollable following improper handling by the copilot, who was the pilot in command at the time. The captain attempted to regain control but was unsuccessful. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a field located southeast of Little Sodbury, approximately eight miles west of RAF Hullavington.
Crew
The crew consisted of four members: F/Lt William Ellis Bowden, F/Lt Newton Mold, Cad L. G. Clarke, and Cad N. Orr. Two crew members were killed in the accident, and two others were seriously injured.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was improper actions by the copilot during the approach, which led the aircraft to become uncontrollable. Several attempts by the captain to regain control were unsuccessful.