No fatalities

Aircraft Undercarriage Collapse During Takeoff Roll (K8776)

Dumfries AFB, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On June 28, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K8776) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Dumfries AFB, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during the takeoff roll following a tire burst that caused the landing gear to collapse. 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.

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An aircraft suffered a tire burst during the takeoff roll, causing the landing gear to collapse and the plane to skid off the runway. All five crew members escaped without injury, but the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

During the initial phase of the departure sequence, specifically while accelerating down the runway, a tire burst occurred on the aircraft. This mechanical failure resulted in the immediate collapse of the undercarriage structure. Following the loss of structural integrity, the airplane lost directional stability and skidded across the paved surface before eventually coming to a complete stop.

The incident resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent slide, all five members of the flight crew successfully evacuated the aircraft. No injuries were reported among the personnel on board.

Probable cause

Loss of control during the takeoff roll following a tire burst that caused the landing gear to collapse.