On January 5, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration AX426) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near North Cape, Canada in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Unknown; evidence did not disclose the cause of the structural failure. 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.
A four-crew aircraft crashed into the sea 800 metres offshore after a structural failure during a routine navigation exercise, resulting in fatal injuries for all personnel on board.
What happened
The crew departed Summerside to conduct a routine navigation exercise. Upon completing the planned maneuvers, the aircraft failed to return to base as expected. Witnesses reported that the airplane began climbing from a low altitude when the port wing detached from the fuselage. The loss of structural integrity caused the aircraft to crash into the sea approximately 800 metres offshore. All four crew members were killed in the incident.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the evidence did not disclose the specific cause of the structural failure. There were no signs of engine trouble identified during the inquiry. The review noted that the pilot and two other crew members exhibited reckless behavior, but this was not cited as the direct mechanical cause of the wing separation.
Probable cause
Unknown; evidence did not disclose the cause of the structural failure.
What happened in the 5 Jan 1943 Avro 652 Anson accident near North Cape, Canada?
A four-crew aircraft crashed into the sea 800 metres offshore after a structural failure during a routine navigation exercise, resulting in fatal injuries for all personnel on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jan 1943 Avro 652 Anson accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Jan 1943 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration AX426, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, at North Cape, Canada.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Unknown; evidence did not disclose the cause of the structural failure.
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