3 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash into Mt Turf Law in snowstorm (NK945)

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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.

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

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.