Accident Overview
An aircraft conducting a rescue mission for a missing Icelandic trawler crashed in unknown circumstances about 208 km west of Barra Island in the Hebrides Islands. Few pieces of debris were recovered from the site. None of the nine crew members on board survived the crash.
Response
Following the aircraft's disappearance, search and recovery efforts located scattered debris. The operation confirmed that all nine individuals aboard had perished.
Investigation
Investigators examined the limited wreckage and available data. The sparse evidence prevented a definitive determination of the accident's cause.
Probable Cause
The official findings state that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined due to lack of evidence. However, it is believed that the loss of control occurred during a last turn at low height or that the aircraft stalled while cruising at low speed.