What happened
The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed RAF Tangmere on a scheduled flight to RAF Uxbridge. During the initial climb phase, the airplane collided with an RAF Armstrong Whitworth Siskin registered J8893. Following the mid-air collision, the pilot of the Siskin retained control of their aircraft and was able to execute a safe landing. In contrast, the Moth lost stability and entered an uncontrolled descent. The wreckage came to rest in Seahurst Park, located near Chichester. Both individuals on board the Moth were killed in the crash.
Findings
The collision resulted in fatal injuries for both occupants of the Moth. The crew consisted of two officers, identified only by their ranks and surnames in available records as AVM Holt and F/Lt Moody. No further technical details regarding the specific mechanical or procedural causes of the collision are provided in the source material.