5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident off the coast of Nazaré (2219)

Nazaré, PortugalFlight

On July 6, 1954, an Avro 652 Anson (registration 2219) operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa (1952-) was involved in an aviation accident near Nazaré, Portugal 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Nazaré, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft went down in the Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of Nazaré. The incident occurred during a period when the aircraft was operating over the ocean, and the impact resulted in a total loss of the airframe.

There were five fatalities recorded as a result of the crash, with no survivors reported from the wreckage. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains unconfirmed due to the unknown circumstances surrounding the descent into the water.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of the aircraft have not been determined, as the event is currently categorized under unknown circumstances. No official investigation details regarding mechanical failure or pilot error have been released at this time.