3 fatalities

Night Training Flight Crash Over North Sea (K6270)

North Sea, WorldFlight

On April 6, 1938, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6270) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near North Sea, World 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 aircraft crashed into the sea during a night training flight over the North Sea, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a night training flight conducted over the North Sea. The operation was being carried out on behalf of the 233th Squadron. During the mission, the twin engine aircraft lost control under circumstances that remain unknown. The airframe subsequently impacted the water surface, triggering a significant explosion. All three individuals aboard the aircraft perished in the accident.

Findings

The specific contributing factors leading to the loss of control have not been determined. The event resulted in three fatalities, with no survivors reported from the crew.