What happened
The aircraft was conducting a maritime patrol mission over the North Sea when it encountered deteriorating weather conditions while flying over Scottish territory. The twin-engine machine subsequently impacted the slope of a mountain near Auchenblae. The collision resulted in the immediate loss of all personnel on board, with six fatalities reported among the crew.
Findings
The accident occurred during a phase of flight characterized by poor visibility, which likely contributed to the controlled flight into terrain event. No specific registration number or aircraft model variant is detailed in the available source material.