What happened
The incident involved a liaison flight that originated at RAF Castle Bromwich. The aircraft was carrying a total of three crew members when it departed for its destination. During the en-route phase of the journey, the pilot encountered a critical situation requiring an immediate response. Due to a lack of fuel, the pilot was compelled to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft came down in a pasture situated in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Wales. Following the crash landing, the airframe sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact and the destruction of the plane, all three occupants managed to escape the wreckage uninjured.
Findings
The official investigation identified fuel exhaustion as the primary factor leading to the emergency situation. This condition forced the pilot to execute an unplanned landing in a non-airport environment, resulting in the loss of the aircraft.