What happened
During a local training mission conducted for the 201st Squadron, an aircraft flying out of RAF Kinloss lost control while maneuvering. The flight was in the process of performing its final turn to align with the approach path when the loss of control occurred. Shortly after this maneuver, the plane impacted the sea at a distance of approximately 8 miles from the coast.
There were no survivors of the accident. The impact resulted in seven fatalities among the crew members on board. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon hitting the water.
Findings
The investigation into the incident noted that the loss of control occurred during the transition to the approach path. The crash took place during the approach phase of flight.