What happened
During a local training mission conducted at RAF Usworth, the crew was executing maneuvers designed to simulate an engine failure. While on final approach, the pilot encountered significant technical difficulties regarding the aircraft's undercarriage, which failed to extend and lock into position correctly.
In response to the landing gear malfunction, the pilot-in-command attempted to restart the non-functioning engine. This decision led to the initiation of a go-around maneuver. During this process, the aircraft type experienced a stall, causing it to crash into a field situated just before the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the aircraft being destroyed beyond repair, though all three crew members survived the incident with injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the accident highlighted critical errors in flight management and communication. The primary contributing factor was poor coordination and inadequate management of the flight by the crew, specifically regarding their failure to maintain proper approach speeds. Additionally, the crew did not sufficiently account for all necessary variables involved in performing a go-around maneuver while simultaneously managing a single-engine approach exercise.