What happened
During a daytime flight conducted under visual flight rules (VFR), an aircraft was transitioning from Durham Tees Valley Airport toward Denham Airfield. As the pilot began the turn onto the final approach for Runway 06, the right engine experienced a loss of power. In an effort to maintain flight, the pilot attempted to compensate by increasing power to the left engine, but the engine failed to respond effectively.
As a result of the power loss, the aircraft's airspeed decreased significantly, leading to a loss of lift and a drop in the right wing. The aircraft subsequently descended into a wooded area located before the runway threshold. The impact resulted in all occupants sustaining serious injuries.
Findings
An investigation into the crash determined that the primary reason for the dual engine failure was fuel starvation affecting both engines.