On June 1, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration AW902) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bargara, Australia in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during a training flight resulted in the aircraft crashing into the sea. 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.
A twin-engine trainer crashed into the ocean two kilometers off Bargara, Queensland, during a training flight from Bundaberg, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
What happened
During a routine training sortie departing from Bundaberg, a twin-engine airplane lost control while airborne. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the sea approximately two kilometers off the coast of Bargara, Queensland. Upon impact, the plane sank to a depth of twelve meters. All three individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The incident involved a crew from the 8th SFTS unit. The fatalities included the pilot and two other crew members. No specific mechanical failures or external factors are detailed in the available records beyond the loss of control leading to the water impact.
Probable cause
Loss of control during a training flight resulted in the aircraft crashing into the sea.