Flight Details
The aircraft was returning from Belfast-Aldergrove to RAF Llandow, carrying spare parts. The flight was conducted under a directive to return to base as quickly as possible.
Accident Sequence
En route, weather conditions deteriorated with low clouds and fog. The crew lost spatial orientation and were unable to determine their position. The aircraft subsequently impacted the slope of Mount Snowdon.
Crew and Recovery
The three crew members were identified as M/Plt Julian Maleńczuk, F/Sgt J. Tracey, and F/Sgt W. Elliott. All three were killed in the accident. The wreckage was discovered a few hours after the crash.
Probable Cause
The investigation found that the departure from Belfast-Aldergrove was precipitated because the crew was instructed to return to Llandow as quickly as possible. As a result, the crew failed to check the en route weather conditions prior to departure and was not aware of the deterioration.