On November 3, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration L7926) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Lacock, United Kingdom 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside slope three miles northeast of Lacock, Wiltshire, while en route. All three crew members on board were killed in the accident.
What happened
The incident occurred during the en route phase of flight. The twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a hill situated approximately three miles northeast of Lacock in Wiltshire. The impact resulted in the immediate loss of all personnel on board, with all three crew members killed. No survivors were reported from the event.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failures or weather conditions at the time of the impact. The record confirms the location of the crash site relative to Lacock and the fatal outcome for the flight deck personnel.
What happened in the 3 Nov 1940 Avro 652 Anson accident near Lacock, United Kingdom?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside slope three miles northeast of Lacock, Wiltshire, while en route. All three crew members on board were killed in the accident.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Nov 1940 Avro 652 Anson accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Nov 1940 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration L7926, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Lacock, United Kingdom.
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