What happened
During a local training mission conducted at RAF Chalgrove, the flight instructor attempted to perform a procedure involving the shutdown of one engine. However, during this process, the crew encountered difficulty because the propeller for the deactivated engine failed to feather.
As a result of this mechanical failure, the aircraft lost necessary altitude. The descent continued until the plane made a crash landing in a field situated approximately one mile east of the airfield.
Findings
- The three crew members on board escaped the incident without any injuries.
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, being classified as damaged beyond repair.
- The primary factor in the loss of altitude was the inability to feather the propeller following the engine shutdown.