5 fatalities

Nighttime Mountain Collision in Snowdonia (AX583)

Snowdonia, United KingdomFlight

On April 25, 1944, an Avro 652 Anson (registration AX583) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Snowdonia, United Kingdom in flight. 5 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck the eastern slope of Mount Drum during a night cruise at approximately 2,000 feet, resulting in the deaths of all five occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during nighttime operations while the aircraft was maintaining a cruising altitude of roughly 2,000 feet. The twin-engine machine collided with the eastern slope of Mount Drum, located within the Snowdonia region. The impact resulted in the immediate loss of life for all personnel on board. There were five individuals present in the aircraft at the time of the accident, and all were killed in the crash.

Findings

The source material identifies the victims as members of the 2nd AFU crew. While specific technical or human factors contributing to the terrain collision are not detailed in the provided text, the event is characterized by a controlled flight into terrain during a night cruise phase at low altitude.