4 fatalities

Night Training Crash Off Flamborough Coast (K8836)

Flamborough, United KingdomFlight

On November 1, 1938, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K8836) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Flamborough, 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the North Sea during a night training exercise off the Flamborough coast, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a night training exercise conducted for the 206th Squadron. While cruising in the vicinity of the Flamborough coast, the twin-engine aircraft lost control and subsequently crashed into the North Sea. The accident resulted in the death of all four individuals on board. The crew consisted of a pilot, an observer, and two aircrew members.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that led to the loss of control. It only confirms that the aircraft went out of control during the cruise phase of the training flight.