What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was operating a twin engine aircraft on a scheduled mission from RAF Jurby, located on the Isle of Man, to RAF Millom. During this leg of the journey, the flight encountered poor weather conditions. The aircraft subsequently impacted the slope of Mt Black Combe, situated in the vicinity of Corney. The collision resulted in immediate fatalities for three of the occupants, while the fourth individual succumbed to their injuries later. The wreckage site remained undiscovered until it was located eight days after the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or specific pilot error. The crash is attributed to the impact with terrain under adverse meteorological conditions.