1 fatality

Pilot Killed in Night Training Accident Near Ahlhorn Airbase (PH708)

Wildeshausen, GermanyFlight

On October 14, 1952, an Avro 652 Anson (registration PH708) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Wildeshausen, Germany 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.

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A pilot on a local night training flight from Ahlhorn Airbase died after the aircraft struck a building during an emergency landing in Wildeshausen, Germany. No ground casualties occurred.

Accident Details

A pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was conducting a local training flight from Ahlhorn Airbase. The flight took place at night in poor weather conditions. During the flight, the aircraft's radio failed.

Flight and Emergency Landing

After the radio failure, the pilot decided to return to the airbase but was unable to obtain ground assistance. In these circumstances, the pilot attempted an emergency landing. While attempting to land, the aircraft struck a building and crashed in Wildeshausen, approximately 10 kilometers east of the airfield.

Aftermath

The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. The pilot was killed. There were no casualties on the ground. The accident remains under investigation.