No fatalities

Twin-engine training aircraft crash at RAF Kingstown (W1790)

Kingstown AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On November 27, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration W1790) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Kingstown AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered an aerodynamic stall due to insufficient approach speed. 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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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area short of the runway during a second landing attempt at RAF Kingstown, injuring all three occupants.

What happened

The incident occurred during a training flight conducted at RAF Kingstown, located near Carlisle. The crew was operating a twin engine aircraft when they initiated a go-around procedure on final approach because the airplane was not properly aligned with the runway centerline.

Shortly after, while attempting to land for a second time, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a wooded area situated short of the runway threshold. All three occupants sustained injuries in the accident, and the airframe was damaged beyond repair. The wreckage remained at the site until December 1st, when it was destroyed by fire set by children.

Findings

The official investigation determined that the accident resulted from an aerodynamic stall caused by insufficient approach speed during the second landing attempt.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered an aerodynamic stall due to insufficient approach speed.