What happened
The aircraft was operating as a bomber when it failed to return to its base following a mission to Brighton. Instead of reaching land, the plane crashed into the sea roughly three miles off the coast of Selsey. The impact resulted in the loss of all personnel on board. There were four individuals in the crew at the time of the accident: the pilot, an observer, a radio operator, and a mechanic. All four crew members were killed in the event.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failure or weather conditions that contributed to the crash. It only confirms that the aircraft did not return from its operational sortie and subsequently impacted the water near Selsey.