What happened
During an approach toward the German coastline, a twin-engine aircraft operating under the designation of the 206th Squadron came under attack. The plane was engaged by a German fighter, specifically a Heinkel He.115. Following the engagement, the Anson lost control and crashed into the sea in the waters off Borkum Island.
The impact resulted in significant loss of life among the four-person crew. One crew member was successfully rescued from the water. However, the remaining three occupants did not survive the incident. The victims included a pilot officer, a sergeant, and two aircrew members who were killed in the crash.
Findings
Official investigations confirmed that the primary cause of the accident was hostile action. The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter while operating in contested airspace near the German coast.