Liaison Flight Ditching Off Margate, Kent (PH611)

Incident Overview and Route Details The incident involved a crew conducting a liaison flight from Bückeburg, Lower Saxony, to England. The aircraft was approaching the English coast when the failure occurred. ## Engine Failure and Ditching While approaching the English coast, an engine failed. The failure forced the crew to ditch the aircraft in the water. The ditching took place about ten miles northeast of Margate, Kent. ## Rescue and Aircraft Status Both crew members were rescued while the aircraft sank. The aircraft was lost after sinking. ## Official Findings The official probable cause was identified as engine failure.