What happened
While conducting a scheduled mission from RAF Bovingdon to RAF Ballykelly on behalf of the coastal communications commando, the crew encountered worsening meteorological conditions. Upon receiving notification that the weather at their intended destination had deteriorated, the flight was directed to divert to RAF Valley.
During this diversion, the aircraft entered cloud cover and subsequently collided with the slope of Mt Tal y Fan. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused the deaths of all three crew members.
Findings
- The flight was operating under instructions to change destination due to poor visibility at the original arrival point.
- The collision occurred while the aircraft was flying within clouds.