On June 26, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration L7927) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Port Erin, United Kingdom in flight. 5 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.
A maritime patrol aircraft crashed into a pasture southeast of Port Erin while conducting a navigation exercise for the 3rd Observation School. All five crew members on board were killed in the incident.
What happened
The aircraft was operating under the authority of the 3rd Observation School when it encountered difficulties during a scheduled navigation exercise. The flight was designated as a maritime patrol mission at the time of the accident. The airplane subsequently crashed into a pasture situated southeast of Port Erin. The specific circumstances leading to the impact were not determined in the available records.
The crash resulted in the death of all five crew members. The personnel on board included the pilot, two observers, and two wireless operators. No survivors were reported from this incident.
What happened in the 26 Jun 1942 Avro 652 Anson accident near Port Erin, United Kingdom?
A maritime patrol aircraft crashed into a pasture southeast of Port Erin while conducting a navigation exercise for the 3rd Observation School. All five crew members on board were killed in the incident.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jun 1942 Avro 652 Anson accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Jun 1942 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration L7927, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Port Erin, United Kingdom.
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