What happened
During a night training sortie departing from RAF Cranage, the flight encountered deteriorating weather conditions. The twin-engine aircraft subsequently crashed into an open field located in Great Kimble. The specific technical or operational reasons for the impact remain unknown. All four individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The incident resulted in a total of four fatalities. The crew consisted of three pilots and one wireless operator/air gunner. While poor weather was noted as a condition encountered prior to the crash, no definitive causal factor has been established in the available records.