What happened
During a flight traveling from Antwerp toward Manston, Kent, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred over the sea near the WZC de Noordhinder position off the coast of Zeebrugge. Following the loss of control, the plane impacted the water.
The pilot was the sole occupant on board and was killed in the accident. After the crash, recovery efforts were initiated, and the wreckage of the aircraft was successfully retrieved from the sea.
Findings
No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the loss of control have been released at this time.