What happened
The incident involved a private aircraft operating out of Cramlington. During the flight, the pilot executed a low pass over his own house. Immediately following this maneuver, the pilot lost control of the machine. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a wheat field situated in Woodlands Hall, near Consett.
Findings
The accident resulted in significant casualties for those on board. The passenger was killed in the impact, while the pilot sustained serious injuries. No specific mechanical failures or external factors were detailed in the available records regarding the loss of control.