On January 3, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N5234) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Rhyl, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Ice accumulation on the wings and fuselage is believed to have caused the accident. 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.
Aircraft crashed into a field east of Rhyl during a night patrol mission in poor visibility, resulting in injuries to all four occupants.
What happened
The crew initiated a night patrol flight under conditions of reduced visibility caused by snowfall. Shortly after takeoff, while the aircraft was in the climb phase, it crashed into a field situated approximately four miles east of Rhyl. The adverse weather conditions significantly delayed emergency response efforts, with rescuers requiring seven hours to reach the accident site. All four occupants sustained injuries during the incident, and the airframe suffered damage that rendered it beyond repair. The aircraft was operated by the 502th Squadron.
Findings
Official investigations indicated that the accident may have been attributed to ice accumulation on the wings and fuselage of the aircraft.
Probable cause
Ice accumulation on the wings and fuselage is believed to have caused the accident.
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