What happened
The aircraft departed on a scheduled mission but failed to return to its home base. Subsequent investigations indicate that the airplane crashed into the sea in the waters surrounding the Faroe Islands. The wreckage was never recovered, and the incident is classified as a loss without trace.
The flight crew consisted of four individuals: a pilot, an observer, a radio operator, and an air gunner. All personnel on board were lost in the accident. No survivors were reported, and no debris was located to confirm the exact point of impact or provide further technical details about the failure.