What happened
On the evening of September 8, an aircraft departed RAF Coningsby for an operational mission to Kassel. The following morning, while returning to base, the aircraft experienced significant mechanical issues involving its powerplants. During the approach phase, the engines failed completely. As the crew attempted to execute a landing under these compromised conditions, the aircraft crashed. Two members of the flight crew sustained injuries in the incident.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the accident was caused by double engine failure during the final approach. This total loss of thrust prevented a safe landing, leading directly to the crash.