2 fatalities

Training Flight Crash Involving Two Fatalities (V3948)

Cowbit, United KingdomFlight

On February 13, 1943, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration V3948) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Cowbit, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control by the pilot during a turn led to an aerodynamic stall and crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training aircraft crashed into an open field after the pilot lost control during a turn, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a training flight on behalf of the 14 PAFU. During the maneuvering phase, specifically while executing a turn, the pilot experienced a loss of control over the aircraft. This situation led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the airplane to descend rapidly and impact the ground in an open field. The crash resulted in two fatalities, as both members of the crew were killed in the accident.

Findings

The primary sequence of events indicates that the loss of control during a turn was the immediate precursor to the stall and subsequent crash. No further specific mechanical or environmental factors are detailed in the available records beyond the pilot's inability to maintain control during the maneuver.

Probable cause

Loss of control by the pilot during a turn led to an aerodynamic stall and crash.