What happened
During a routine local training session at RAF Colerne, the crew was performing touch-and-go maneuvers. The aircraft was in its initial climb phase with the number one engine intentionally shut down as part of the training procedure. During this period, the number two engine experienced a sudden failure.
Following the loss of power, the aircraft rolled toward the left side and impacted a wooded area situated a short distance beyond the runway threshold. The impact resulted in an immediate fire that consumed the airframe. There were five fatalities among the crew members on board, with no survivors recorded.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the loss of power occurred while the aircraft was operating on a single engine for instructional purposes. The primary factor was the failure of the second engine during the climb, which led to the loss of control and subsequent impact.