No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash during training at RAF Bicester (N5157)

Bicester AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On March 19, 1941, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N5157) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bicester AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane crashed while circling near RAF Bicester during a training mission, resulting in injuries to all six crew members aboard.

What happened

The incident occurred while the flight crew was conducting a standard training mission at RAF Bicester. The aircraft, identified as a twin-engine airplane, was in the process of circling in the immediate vicinity of the airfield. For reasons that remain unknown, the plane crashed during this maneuver. All six individuals on board sustained injuries in the accident. No fatalities were reported among the personnel.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash has not been determined based on the available records. The event is noted to have happened for unknown reasons while the aircraft was operating in a controlled pattern near the base.