What happened
The incident occurred during a night training flight originating from RAF Wigtown. While operating under conditions of limited visibility, the twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mount Skiddaw. The impact site was located approximately five kilometers north of Keswick. All five crew members on board were killed in the accident. The wreckage remained undiscovered until it was found on 29 January 1943.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the crash resulted from a controlled flight into terrain. This determination indicates that the aircraft impacted the ground while under pilot control, likely due to spatial disorientation or navigation errors exacerbated by the poor visibility conditions during the night operation.