No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft accident during taxi at RAF Sealand (K8771)

Sealand AFB (Shotwick AFB), United KingdomTaxiing

On June 23, 1941, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K8771) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Sealand AFB (Shotwick AFB), United Kingdom while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. 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 twin-engine airplane lost control while taxiing at RAF Sealand, resulting in significant structural damage. All four crew members evacuated the aircraft safely without injury.

What happened

The incident occurred while the twin engine airplane was maneuvering on the ground at RAF Sealand. During the taxi phase, the aircraft went out of control and eventually came to a stop. The loss of control resulted in substantial damage to the airframe, rendering it damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the structural impact, all four crew members were able to evacuate the cabin safely. No fatalities or injuries were reported among the personnel on board.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical failure or pilot error that led to the loss of control. It confirms only that the aircraft sustained irreparable damage during the uncontrolled taxiing sequence and that the crew successfully abandoned the machine.