5 fatalities

Twin-engine trainer crashes into Irish Sea off RAF Millom (AX407)

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On May 1, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration AX407) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Millom AFB, United Kingdom in flight. 5 people were killed. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the Irish Sea near RAF Millom during a training exercise, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

During a routine training exercise departing from RAF Millom, a twin-engine military aircraft encountered difficulties and subsequently crashed. The accident occurred over the Irish Sea, close to the airbase. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of control or impact were not detailed in the available records, described only as unknown at the time of reporting.

The crash resulted in fatal consequences for everyone on board. All five members of the crew perished in the incident. The individuals identified as part of the flight team included a Flight Sergeant and four other personnel holding ranks of Sergeant or Lance Corporal, though their specific roles within the crew structure are not further elaborated in the source material.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or technical conclusions regarding the cause of the crash are provided in the source text. The record notes that the circumstances surrounding the event remained unknown, with no further investigative details available to determine mechanical failure, pilot error, or external conditions as the primary cause.