What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a night training exercise originating from RAF Finningley. During the flight, the aircraft was cruising at low altitude when it struck the terrain of Mt Whitwell Moor. This location is situated near Bolderstone within the Stocksbridge region. The impact caused the airframe to be wrecked. All four individuals on board sustained injuries in the crash. The crew consisted of a pilot, a co-pilot, and two wireless operators who also served as air gunners, all affiliated with the 25th Operational Training Unit.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors beyond the fact that the aircraft hit the ground while at low altitude during a training mission. No further conclusions regarding maintenance, weather, or mechanical failure are stated in the provided text.