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Nighttime Terrain Impact in Wales Involving Twin-Engine Aircraft (EF823)

Pant Glas, United KingdomFlight

On April 29, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration EF823) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Pant Glas, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident resulted from a navigation error where the crew followed an incorrect track, leading to a controlled flight into terrain. 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 struck a mountain slope near Pant Glas, Wales, during a night flight in poor weather, resulting in injuries to all five crew members and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During a nighttime operation under adverse meteorological conditions, a twin-engine airplane encountered terrain while cruising. The aircraft impacted a slope on Mt Pencreigiau'r Llan, situated near Pant Glas in Wales. Following the collision with the ground, the airframe was destroyed. All five individuals aboard sustained injuries; there were no fatalities reported in this incident.

Findings

Investigation into the event identified that the crew had deviated from their intended route due to a navigation error. Specifically, personnel on board were following an incorrect track, which led directly to the controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The accident resulted from a navigation error where the crew followed an incorrect track, leading to a controlled flight into terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 1943 Avro 652 Anson accident near Pant Glas, United Kingdom?

A twin-engine aircraft struck a mountain slope near Pant Glas, Wales, during a night flight in poor weather, resulting in injuries to all five crew members and total loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 1943 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 1943 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration EF823, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Pant Glas, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident resulted from a navigation error where the crew followed an incorrect track, leading to a controlled flight into terrain.