On November 23, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration R3436) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Barnet, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with high tension cables during a low-altitude night training flight. 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 aircraft struck high tension cables during a low-level night training flight near Hendon, crashing into a field in Barnet and injuring all four crew members.
What happened
The incident occurred during a routine training exercise that originated from Hendon. The twin engine airplane was conducting a low-altitude flight at night when it collided with high tension cables. Following the impact, the aircraft crashed into a field located in Barnet. All four individuals on board sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the investigation findings or contributing factors beyond the factual description of the collision with infrastructure during a low-level night operation.
Probable cause
Collision with high tension cables during a low-altitude night training flight.
What happened in the 23 Nov 1940 Avro 652 Anson accident near Barnet, United Kingdom?
A twin-engine aircraft struck high tension cables during a low-level night training flight near Hendon, crashing into a field in Barnet and injuring all four crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Nov 1940 Avro 652 Anson accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Nov 1940 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration R3436, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Barnet, United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Collision with high tension cables during a low-altitude night training flight.
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