1955-01-18: Avro 652 Anson (VM309) — Royal Air Force - RAF — Kuwait City, Kuwait

6 fatalitiesKuwait City, KuwaitFlight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near the Kuwaiti coastline during its cruise phase, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a period of cruising flight near the coast of Kuwait, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended into the ocean a short distance from the shoreline. Following the impact, search efforts recovered only minimal amounts of wreckage from the site.

There were six fatalities in total, as all individuals on board perished in the accident. The occupants included the pilot, a signaler, and four passengers.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the specific reason for the loss of control could not be established. Due to the lack of available evidence at the wreckage site, investigators were unable to determine the definitive cause of the accident.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the accident remains undetermined due to insufficient evidence.