No fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Training Mission at RAF Mildenhall (VM372)

Mildenhall AFB, United KingdomFlight

On November 21, 1961, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VM372) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Mildenhall AFB, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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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During a local training mission at RAF Mildenhall, an aircraft suffered an engine failure, lost altitude, and crashed into a field. Both crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft was conducting a local training mission near RAF Mildenhall when an engine failure occurred during the flight. The incident resulted in the aircraft losing altitude and subsequently striking trees, a pole, and the roof of a house before ultimately crashing into a field located one mile southwest of the airbase. ## Outcome and Investigation Findings Both crew members on board were successfully rescued following the crash. The aircraft was declared a total loss and written off. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Nov 1961 Avro 652 Anson accident near Mildenhall AFB, United Kingdom?

During a local training mission at RAF Mildenhall, an aircraft suffered an engine failure, lost altitude, and crashed into a field. Both crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was written off.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Nov 1961 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Nov 1961 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration VM372, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Mildenhall AFB, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure