4 fatalities

Night-time crash near Llanwrthwl, Wales (N5019)

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On July 9, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N5019) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Llanwrthwl, United Kingdom in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A navigation error resulting from incorrect information transmitted by a ground observer. 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 aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Y Gamrhiw near Llanwrthwl, Wales, during a night flight in poor weather. Four occupants were killed and one passenger was injured.

What happened

During a night operation conducted in adverse weather conditions, a twin-engine aircraft struck the terrain on the slope of Mt Y Gamrhiw. The impact site is located near Llanwrthwl, Wales. The accident resulted in the deaths of four occupants, while one passenger sustained injuries.

The crew consisted of the pilot and three other military personnel serving as observer, wireless operator, and wireless operator/air gunner. All four deceased individuals were members of the 15th Operational Training Unit (OTU). No specific aircraft registration is provided in the available records for this incident.

Probable cause

A navigation error resulting from incorrect information transmitted by a ground observer.