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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at RAF Bircham Newton (K8757)

Bircham Newton AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On December 16, 1938, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K8757) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bircham Newton AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during approach due to insufficient airspeed. 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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway at RAF Bircham Newton after stalling on final approach, resulting in injuries to both crew members and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward RAF Bircham Newton, a twin engine aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. The loss of lift caused the airplane to descend rapidly, striking a hedge before impacting the ground short of the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. Both members of the crew sustained injuries during the incident.

Findings

Investigation into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was insufficient airspeed. The aircraft stalled on approach because it was not maintaining adequate speed for the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled during approach due to insufficient airspeed.

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