What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a night training exercise departing from RAF Wigtown. During the flight, the twin-engine aircraft collided with a hill situated in North Barrule, near Corrany. The impact resulted in immediate fatalities for four of the five personnel on board. The navigator initially survived the crash but succumbed to injuries one day later at Douglas Hospital. Consequently, all members of the crew lost their lives as a result of the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the cause of the collision. It confirms that the event took place during a routine training mission and details the fatal outcome for the entire aircrew.