1 fatality

Solo training flight crash near Haverfordwest (EG603)

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On June 24, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration EG603) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Haverfordwest, United Kingdom in flight. One person was 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.

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A solo training aircraft crashed seven kilometers northwest of Haverfordwest after the pilot lost control while descending through cloud. The accident resulted in the destruction of the airplane and the death of the pilot.

What happened

The incident involved a solo training flight conducted on behalf of the RAF Radio School, departing from RAF Carew Cheriton. During the operation, the pilot descended through cloud cover with the intent to obtain a navigational fix from the ground. While executing this maneuver, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The airplane subsequently crashed approximately seven kilometers northwest of Haverfordwest.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The sole occupant, identified as the pilot, was killed in the accident. No other personnel were on board at the time of the crash.