What happened
The incident involved a twin-engine aircraft operating a flight from Knokke le Zoute Airfield, located near Zeebrugge, with a destination in England. During the approach phase to Dunkirk, the aircraft came under fire from German anti-aircraft units. The impact of the flak caused the plane to crash, resulting in fatalities for all four crew members.
Findings
Investigations indicated that the accident was precipitated by the flight path taken by the aircraft. It appears the crew flew too close to the city of Dunkirk at a time when the area was still under German occupation. This proximity to occupied territory exposed the aircraft to defensive fire, leading to the loss of the plane and its occupants.