Flight and Incident
The aircraft departed from Luqa on a flight to RAF Dishforth with a planned stop at RAF Lyneham. It was operating under the auspices of the 242nd Operational Conversion Unit. During the initial climb, the crew experienced an engine failure and communicated the situation to ground control. They decided to return to the departure airport for a safe landing. However, while attempting to return, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a field. The impact destroyed the aircraft. The accident resulted in the deaths of all ten people on board, including seven cadets.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause. After takeoff, one engine failed. In response, the crew mistakenly shut down the functioning engine and feathered its propeller. As a consequence, the aircraft lost power, stalled, and was unable to recover, leading to the crash.