What happened
During a departure from RAF Acklington, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its undercarriage. As the aircraft was performing its takeoff roll, the landing gear collapsed, causing the plane to sustain heavy impact.
While the incident resulted in no injuries to those on board, the structural damage sustained during the event was severe. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss, as it was deemed damaged beyond repair.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary reason for the mishap was the failure of the undercarriage mechanism during the takeoff phase of flight.