What happened
During a night ferry flight from East Midlands Airport to Manchester, a twin engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight departed from runway 27 and was in its initial climb phase when the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent.
As the aircraft fell, it struck a field in the vicinity of the airport at a velocity of 160 knots. The impact was severe enough to cause the aircraft to disintegrate upon hitting the ground. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, sustained fatal injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating as a ferry flight.
- The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight.
- The impact speed was recorded at 160 knots.