What happened
During the early stages of flight departing from Cambridge Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue when one of its engines ceased functioning. The aircraft was in its initial climb phase at the time of the malfunction.
Following the loss of power, the pilot communicated with ground personnel to signal an intention to perform an emergency landing. However, the aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude. During the descent, the plane made contact with trees and subsequently caught fire upon impact. The accident resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft by fire, though the pilot survived the event without any injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor contributing to the crash was an engine failure.
- The specific underlying reason for the engine's malfunction remained undetermined.