On October 23, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration DG787) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Corserine, United Kingdom in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain during a night training exercise in poor visibility. 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 mountain slope during a night training exercise in poor visibility, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.
What happened
The incident involved a twin-engine airplane engaged in a night training operation originating from RAF Jurby on the Isle of Man. During the flight, the aircraft encountered poor visibility conditions while traversing the Rhinns of Kells Mountain Range. The plane subsequently impacted the slope of Mt Corserine, situated approximately 24 kilometers northeast of Newton Stewart. Search and recovery efforts located the wreckage two days after the accident. All four individuals on board were killed in the crash.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by controlled flight into terrain. The combination of low visibility conditions and the mountainous terrain contributed to the loss of the aircraft.
Probable cause
Controlled flight into terrain during a night training exercise in poor visibility.
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