No fatalities

Aircraft crash into the sea off Hartland Point, Devon (L7072)

Hartland, United KingdomFlight

On August 26, 1941, an Avro 652 Anson (registration L7072) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Hartland, 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

An aircraft crashed into the sea near Hartland Point, Devon, under unknown circumstances. The status of the crew remains unconfirmed.

What happened

The incident occurred in the waters adjacent to Hartland Point in Devon. The aircraft impacted the surface of the sea, resulting in a total loss of the airframe. At the time of the event, the specific flight phase and operational context were not immediately established due to the remote nature of the crash site.

Findings

Investigations into this event have not yielded definitive conclusions regarding the sequence of events leading to the impact. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown. Consequently, there is no confirmed data regarding the fate of the individuals on board, and the status of the crew remains unverified.