No fatalities

Solo training flight crashes into field near Halfpenny Green (K6254)

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On March 30, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6254) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Halfpenny Green, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by an engine failure in flight. 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.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field near Halfpenny Green after an engine failure during a solo training flight, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred while the pilot was conducting a solo training flight. During the maneuver, the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue that resulted in a complete loss of power. Faced with this emergency, the aviator attempted to execute an off-airport landing to minimize damage and risk.

The airplane ultimately impacted the ground in a field located near Halfpenny Green. The force of the crash landing caused significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact on the machine, the pilot sustained only minor injuries and survived the accident.

Probable cause

The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by an engine failure in flight.