2 fatalities

Fatal training accident during approach (VM381)

Watton AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On July 16, 1952, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VM381) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Watton AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall and subsequently crashed after the pilot attempted a go-around while operating with one engine inoperative. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight resulted in two fatalities after an aircraft stalled and crashed into a field during a go-around maneuver.

What happened

During a local training mission, the crew was performing maneuvers with one engine intentionally shut down. While the aircraft was on its final approach, the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around procedure. During this transition, the flight crew lost control of the aircraft, which subsequently entered a stall.

The resulting impact occurred in a nearby field. The accident resulted in two fatalities among the crew members, while three other occupants sustained injuries during the crash.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating with one engine voluntarily inoperative for training purposes.
  • Loss of control leading to an aerodynamic stall was the primary factor in the accident sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall and subsequently crashed after the pilot attempted a go-around while operating with one engine inoperative.