2 fatalities

Training aircraft crash near RAF Wittering results in two fatalities (J8568)

Wittering AFB, United KingdomFlight

On March 17, 1932, an Avro 504 (registration J8568) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Wittering AFB, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A military trainer lost control during a local training flight near RAF Wittering and crashed into a field in Pilsgate, killing both crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting a local training sortie departing from RAF Wittering. During the maneuvering phase in the immediate vicinity of the airbase, the flight crew lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground and crashed into a field located in Pilsgate. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident.

Findings

The source material confirms that the loss of control occurred while flying near the base but does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical or human factors contributing to the event. The crash resulted in the deaths of both crew members.