What happened
During a flight near Canvey Island in Essex, the aircraft experienced a critical malfunction involving its propulsion system. A double engine failure occurred while the plane was in flight, leaving the crew without sufficient power to maintain altitude or continue the planned route.
In response to the loss of both engines, the crew executed an emergency procedure to ditch the aircraft into the River Thames. The landing took place in the waters off the Essex coast. Following the impact with the water, rescue operations were initiated. Both members of the crew were successfully recovered from the scene without fatal injuries. However, the aircraft itself was not recovered and is considered lost.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the emergency landing was the simultaneous failure of both engines during the flight phase.