What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a night training exercise departing from RAF Wigtown. During the cruise phase of the flight, conditions were described as marginal. The twin engine aircraft collided with the slope of a shrouded mountain situated in Corney Fell, within the Bootle region.
Findings
The impact resulted in significant casualties among the personnel on board. One crew member lost their life, while three others sustained injuries. The specific circumstances leading to the collision with the terrain were noted in the context of the night operations and weather conditions at the time.