3 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Claresholm Airfield (FP930)

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On July 20, 1944, an Avro 652 Anson (registration FP930) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Claresholm, Canada in flight. 3 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the Claresholm Airfield in Alberta under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft met with a fatal accident in the vicinity of the Claresholm Airfield, located in the province of Alberta. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented, as the circumstances are listed as unknown in available records.

The incident resulted in the loss of all personnel on board. There were three fatalities among the crew members. The individuals involved were associated with the 15th SFTS unit. The group consisted of one pilot who was also serving as an instructor, along with two student pilots. No survivors were reported from this event.