What happened
A single-engine aircraft departed from Margate Airport as part of a coordinated training exercise. During the flight, while operating in conditions of restricted visibility, the crew experienced mechanical issues involving the engine. In response to the technical failure, the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing.
During the descent, the aircraft type struck trees before coming to a rest in the vicinity of Bulwer. Despite the impact, all 11 people on board managed to exit the wreckage. There were 0 fatalities and no injuries were reported among the occupants, which included passengers associated with the 41st Squadron.
Findings
The incident occurred while the aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight. The primary factor leading to the crash was engine failure encountered during flight.