On October 19, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N5055) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bude, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: In-flight 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.
A military aircraft ditched in shallow water off Bude after an engine failure during a night training exercise, resulting in the death of the pilot and injuries to three other crew members who reached shore.
What happened
The incident occurred during a night training exercise when the crew departed from RAF St Athan with the intended destination of RAF Cleave. While en route, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. This malfunction forced the pilot to execute an emergency ditching in shallow waters located off the coast of Bude.
Following the impact with the water, all four individuals on board successfully evacuated the cabin. However, only three of them managed to reach the shore safely. The pilot did not survive the incident and drowned. The other three crew members were rescued after reaching land.
What happened in the 19 Oct 1939 Avro 652 Anson accident near Bude, United Kingdom?
A military aircraft ditched in shallow water off Bude after an engine failure during a night training exercise, resulting in the death of the pilot and injuries to three other crew members who reached shore.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Oct 1939 Avro 652 Anson accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Oct 1939 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration N5055, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Bude, United Kingdom.
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