4 fatalities

Twin-Engine Training Aircraft Crash in Open Field (EF937)

Childswickham, United KingdomFlight

On February 1, 1945, an Avro 652 Anson (registration EF937) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Childswickham, United Kingdom in flight. 4 people were killed. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into an open field during a training mission, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the twin engine aircraft was conducting a routine training mission. During the flight, the machine lost control and entered an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft ultimately impacted the ground in an open field area. There were no survivors; all four individuals on board were killed in the crash.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical failure or pilot error that led to the loss of control. It only confirms that the aircraft went out of control during the training exercise and crashed into an open field.