What happened
During a scheduled military training mission involving two destroyers, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The incident occurred while the crew was participating in naval exercises near the waters off Gibraltar. Following the loss of maneuverability, the plane impacted the ocean surface and sank.
Search and rescue operations following the crash resulted in the recovery of two crew members. Tragically, the incident also led to two fatalities due to drowning.
Findings
- The aircraft was engaged in an exercise alongside two naval destroyers at the time of the accident.
- The primary factor leading to the crash was a sudden loss of control during flight.