On November 9, 1936, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6199) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bircham Newton AFB, United Kingdom during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the takeoff procedure being completed with the control systems locked. 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 twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Bircham Newton because its control systems were locked, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following a departure from RAF Bircham Newton. The twin engine aircraft experienced a stall while ascending. Consequently, the airframe impacted the ground near the end of the runway. The crash resulted in one fatality and left two other occupants with injuries.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the takeoff procedure was executed while the aircraft's control systems remained locked. Following this event, the Court of Inquiry recommended specific modifications to the locking bars to prevent recurrence.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the takeoff procedure being completed with the control systems locked.
What happened in the 9 Nov 1936 Avro 652 Anson accident near Bircham Newton AFB, United Kingdom?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Bircham Newton because its control systems were locked, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 1936 Avro 652 Anson accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Nov 1936 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration K6199, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Bircham Newton AFB, United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by the takeoff procedure being completed with the control systems locked.
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