What happened
On the evening of August 14, a military airplane departed RAF Swinderby to conduct an air rescue operation. During the return leg of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue that led to a loss of power. The plane subsequently crashed into the waters of the North Sea near the Frisian Islands. All four members of the crew were killed in the incident.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by an engine failure while the aircraft was in flight. This mechanical malfunction occurred during the return journey to base, resulting in the loss of the aircraft and all personnel on board.