1 fatality

Beam Approach Training Crash in Glemsford (AT765)

Glemsford, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On November 2, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration AT765) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Glemsford, United Kingdom during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during approach. 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 military trainer aircraft crashed near Glemsford during a beam approach training exercise after suffering an engine failure, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.

What happened

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a beam approach training flight. During this phase of operation, the aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction that led to a total loss of power. Unable to maintain controlled flight following the engine failure, the airplane descended and impacted the ground in the area of Glemsford. The crash resulted in serious consequences for the three individuals on board. The pilot was killed in the accident, while the two other crew members sustained injuries.

Findings

The official investigation identified the mechanical issue as the primary factor leading to the loss of control. The aircraft's inability to maintain thrust during a critical phase of flight directly caused the crash sequence.

Probable cause

Engine failure during approach