officer took 2–3 seconds. Probable cause After investigating the crash for one year and four months, the AAIB published its final report in September 1978, stating the probable cause of the accident: "A loss of control which resulted from a delay in taking full corrective action during a simulated outboard engine failure exercise during take-off." Aftermath G-APFK was damaged beyond repair in the accident and fire. It was written off in November 1978 and scrapped in 1979. References British Airtours accidents and incidents Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 707 Airliner accidents and incidents caused by engine failure Aviation accidents and incidents in 1977 March 1977 events in the United Kingdom Aviation accidents and incidents in Scotland