What happened
The twin-engine airplane departed Glasgow-Renfrew Airport on a scheduled service destined for Wick, with an intermediate stop planned in Inverness. The aircraft was carrying five passengers and one pilot at the time of departure. During the flight, the engine systems failed simultaneously, resulting in a total loss of power. The pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing but the aircraft crashed into a pasture located near Dunbeath.
All six individuals on board sustained injuries in the accident. The airframe was damaged beyond repair. Although the initial crash did not result in immediate fatalities, the pilot succumbed to their injuries nine days later on May 30.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the loss of power was not due to mechanical malfunction or external interference. Instead, the double engine failure was directly caused by fuel exhaustion, indicating that the aircraft ran out of usable fuel before reaching its destination or a suitable diversion point.