What happened
During a flight conducted in unfavorable meteorological conditions, the crew of a twin engine aircraft experienced a failure of their radio navigation equipment. Following the loss of these essential radio aids, the crew initiated an emergency descent to attempt a landing.
While attempting to reach a safe landing site, the aircraft impacted a field situated in the vicinity of RAF Syerstone. Despite the impact, there were no 0 fatalities and both occupants on board escaped the wreckage without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the accident was the loss of radio aids, which prevented the crew from maintaining proper navigation during the period of poor weather.