On February 1, 1945, an Avro 652 Anson (registration NK945) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Turf Law, 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 struck the slope of Mt Turf Law in the Lammermuir Hills during a snowstorm, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
What happened
The incident occurred while the twin engine aircraft was operating in severe weather conditions. The flight path brought the machine into contact with the terrain at Mt Turf Law, situated within the Lammermuir Hills in Huddingtonshire. The collision resulted in the immediate loss of all personnel on board, with three fatalities recorded among the crew.
Findings
The source material identifies the specific environmental condition present during the event as a snowstorm. No further technical or investigative conclusions are provided in the available records regarding mechanical failure or pilot error.
What happened in the 1 Feb 1945 Avro 652 Anson accident near Mt Turf Law, United Kingdom?
A twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Turf Law in the Lammermuir Hills during a snowstorm, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Feb 1945 Avro 652 Anson accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Feb 1945 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration NK945, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Mt Turf Law, United Kingdom.
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