On August 16, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration DJ184) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Cirencester, United Kingdom in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the separation of the right wing's fabric covering from its structural support during 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.
An Avro 652 Anson crashed into a field near Cirencester after losing control during cruise, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants on board.
What happened
The aircraft departed RAF Defford with the objective of traveling to RAF Boscombe Down. The mission involved collecting a second Avro 652 Anson for delivery. While maintaining a cruising altitude of 2,000 feet, the twin-engine airplane experienced a sudden loss of control. The aircraft subsequently dove toward the ground and impacted a field in the vicinity of Cirencester. All six individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
Investigation determined that the loss of control was triggered by a structural failure. Specifically, the fabric covering on the right wing detached from the underlying structure while the aircraft was in flight.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the separation of the right wing's fabric covering from its structural support during flight.
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