What happened
The flight originated from RAF Kinloss as part of a standard cross-country navigation training mission. During the cruise phase, the aircraft encountered limited visibility conditions. The twin-engine airplane subsequently impacted the slope of Mt Ben Macdui, which stands at an elevation of 1,309 metres. The crash site was located approximately 17 kilometres northwest of Braemar.
Upon impact with the terrain, the airframe disintegrated completely. There were no survivors among the five occupants on board. The crew consisted of a pilot, an observer, a navigator, a wireless operator, and an air gunner, all of whom were killed in the accident.