What happened
The incident occurred during a night navigation exercise conducted by a military unit. The aircraft departed from RAF Westcott to perform training maneuvers under low-light conditions. While en route, the flight encountered a sudden loss of control. The specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to this loss of control were not identified in the available records. Following the loss of control, the aircraft descended and impacted the ground in the area of Stadhampton. The crash resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board. All six crew members perished in the accident. The individuals involved were serving as part of the 11 Operational Training Unit (OTU), comprising a pilot, a navigator, a bomb aimer, a wireless operator, and two air gunners.