Incident Overview
During a night instrument flight rules (IFR) operation from Cardiff to Alicante, the aircraft experienced a loss of control and subsequently crashed into the sea off the coast of Guernsey Island. The flight was underway under night conditions. After the accident, search and rescue (SAR) operations were initiated to locate the aircraft and its five occupants.
Search and Rescue Operations
SAR teams conducted extensive searches in the area where the aircraft was last known to be. However, despite the efforts, no trace of the aircraft or any of the five people on board was found. After several days, the search operations were suspended due to the lack of any evidence or debris.
Probable Cause
The official investigation into the accident was hindered by the absence of physical evidence. The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. Nevertheless, it is believed that the loss of control was a consequence of an engine failure. No other contributing factors were identified in the findings.