What happened
The flight originated from RAF Scampton in the morning, operating alongside two other similar aircraft. During the en-route phase, the crew faced deteriorating weather conditions that significantly reduced visibility. Unable to maintain safe separation or navigate effectively in these low-visibility circumstances, the aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Bleaklow Stones. This location is situated four miles northeast of Glossop within the Peak District National Park, at an elevation of 633 meters.
The impact forces destroyed the airframe, which was subsequently consumed by a post-crash fire. All 13 occupants perished in the accident. Among the wreckage, investigators recovered a sack containing £7,000 intended for personnel payroll at RAF Scampton; the bag remained intact despite the severity of the crash.