3 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash near RCAF Jarvis kills three (6086)

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On July 7, 1944, an Avro 652 Anson (registration 6086) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Jarvis AFB, Canada 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.

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A twin-engine military aircraft crashed into a field near RCAF Jarvis after going out of control at low altitude, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

During an operational flight around RCAF Jarvis, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred at a low altitude shortly after the crew deployed a flare. Unable to recover from the unstable condition, the aircraft impacted the ground in a nearby field. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the airframe completely.

Findings

The accident resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board. All three occupants were killed in the crash. The crew members belonged to the 1st Bombing & Gunnery School. No specific mechanical or environmental causes are detailed in the available records, but the sequence indicates a sudden loss of control during low-level maneuvering.