Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft conducting a local training flight at RAF Kinloss experienced a critical malfunction during takeoff. The crew was performing touch-and-go exercises when, on takeoff, the propellers failed to go into fine pitch. The captain immediately aborted the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver.
Actions Taken
As the aircraft decelerated, the captain selected the undercarriage up. However, only the nose wheel retracted; the main landing gear remained extended. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway and came to rest in an adjacent field.
Outcome and Damage
All eight crew members on board were uninjured. The aircraft, however, sustained substantial damage and was considered beyond repair. The specific type and registration of the aircraft were not disclosed in the source material.
No further details regarding the time of day, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement were provided. The investigation into the propeller pitch failure and the partial gear retraction has not been summarized in the source.