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Training aircraft crash at RAF Driffield due to low approach (K6322)

Driffield AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On October 28, 1937, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6322) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Driffield AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor judgement by the pilot resulted in a low approach that caused the aircraft to strike trees and crash short of the runway. 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 local training flight ended in a crash short of the runway at RAF Driffield after the pilot failed to recognize low altitude, resulting in injuries to both crew members and total loss of the aircraft.

What happened

The incident occurred during a local training flight conducted at RAF Driffield. While executing the final approach segment, the pilot did not recognize that the aircraft was descending below the safe altitude. Consequently, the airframe struck tree tops before impacting the ground in an open field situated short of the runway. The impact caused the aircraft to overturn and come to rest upside down. Both members of the crew sustained injuries, and the airframe was destroyed.

Findings

The official investigation attributed the accident to poor judgement on part of the pilot. This error in decision-making led to the failure to maintain adequate clearance during the approach phase.

Probable cause

Poor judgement by the pilot resulted in a low approach that caused the aircraft to strike trees and crash short of the runway.

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