What happened
The incident involved a military bomber that departed RAF Hampstead Norris with the intention of flying to Gibraltar, using Malta as an intermediate stop. The flight was part of a transfer operation involving personnel assigned to the Malta detachment.
Almost immediately after leaving the ground, the aircraft lost control and crashed into the terrain. Upon impact, the airframe burst into flames. The rapidity of the event following takeoff suggests that the failure occurred during the initial climb phase. All 10 occupants on board were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of two pilots, an observer, two wireless operators, an air gunner, and four other service personnel.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical or environmental causes of the crash. It confirms only that the aircraft crashed shortly after departure and that all personnel on board perished.