2 fatalities

Training flight crash near Radcliffe-on-Trent kills two RAF pilots (N5096)

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On October 4, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N5096) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Radcliffe-on-Trent, United Kingdom in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control of the aircraft during a training flight. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

Two Royal Air Force pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed near Radcliffe-on-Trent during a training exercise departing from RAF Scampton.

What happened

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a routine training flight originating from RAF Scampton. During the operation, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, resulting in a crash in the vicinity of Radcliffe-on-Trent, located east of Nottingham. The accident resulted in the death of both individuals on board, who were serving with the 49th Squadron.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or environmental factors at the time of the incident. The primary fact established is the loss of control during the training phase, which led directly to the fatal crash.

Probable cause

Loss of control of the aircraft during a training flight.