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Solo Training Aircraft Collision Near RAF Ramsbury (V3949)

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On May 27, 1943, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration V3949) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Ramsbury AFB, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft involved in a local training exercise suffered a midair collision near RAF Ramsbury, resulting in the death of the sole occupant.

What happened

The incident occurred during a solo training flight conducted at RAF Ramsbury. The pilot was engaged in a local exercise when the aircraft became involved in a midair collision. Following the impact, the airplane crashed in the vicinity of the airbase. The event resulted in one fatality, as the pilot did not survive the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanics of the collision. It confirms only that the crash occurred near the base during a training operation and that the pilot was killed.

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