Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a delivery flight from Croydon to Reykjavik, with scheduled intermediate stops at Liverpool and Prestwick. While approaching Liverpool from the east, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and subsequently lost his orientation. Flying in reduced visibility, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain at Crow Stone Edge, located southwest of Sheffield in the Peak District National Park.
Impact and Aftermath
The aircraft disintegrated upon impact. All three occupants were killed in the crash.
Occupants
The crew consisted of pilot Pall Magnusson and wireless operator Alexander Watson. The passenger was Johann Rist.