What happened
During the final approach phase toward Birmingham Airport, the aircraft suffered a dual engine failure. In an attempt to manage the emergency, the crew attempted to perform an unplanned landing; however, the plane struck a field in the Berkswell area, approximately five miles before reaching the threshold of runway 33. The impact resulted in a significant fire that consumed the wreckage.
All nine people on board sustained injuries, though there were no fatalities reported.
Findings
Investigations into the incident suggest that the loss of power was likely due to fuel exhaustion. While the aircraft's engines ceased functioning, evidence indicates that fuel may have still been present within the auxiliary tank, as this remaining fuel contributed to the post-crash fire.