No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash in Dalby, Isle of Man (L7963)

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On July 30, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration L7963) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Dalby, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck a hillside slope near Dalby on the Isle of Man while flying at low altitude. All four occupants sustained minor injuries, and the airframe was declared a total loss.

What happened

During a low-altitude cruise, the twin engine aircraft collided with the incline of a hill in Dalby, located south of Peel on the Isle of Man. The impact resulted in significant structural damage to the fuselage and wings, leading to the immediate write-off of the airframe.

At the time of the accident, four individuals were aboard the machine. Following the crash, all occupants were extracted from the wreckage with only slight injuries. No fatalities were reported in this incident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft prior to impact. The event is recorded strictly as an uncontrolled collision with terrain during the cruise phase.