No fatalities

Training aircraft crash due to dual engine failure in snow (K6228)

Llanymynech, United KingdomFlight

On February 5, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6228) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Llanymynech, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Simultaneous failure of both engines while flying in snowfall. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A training aircraft suffered a double engine failure during heavy snowfall, leading to an emergency landing where it struck obstacles before resting in a field with no injuries.

What happened

During a routine training operation, the flight crew encountered deteriorating weather conditions characterized by active snowfall. As the precipitation intensified, both engines on the aircraft ceased functioning simultaneously. Facing a total loss of power, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure to bring the machine down safely.

The descent was not uneventful; while attempting to land in open terrain, the airplane collided with a telephone pole and a hedge. Following these impacts, the aircraft came to rest in a nearby field. Despite the collision and the subsequent damage, all five members of the crew managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining injuries. The structural damage sustained by the airframe was extensive, resulting in the total loss of the vehicle.

Findings

The official investigation identified the primary factor behind the incident as the simultaneous failure of both engines while the aircraft was operating in snowfall conditions.

Probable cause

Simultaneous failure of both engines while flying in snowfall.