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Training Flight Crash at RAF South Cerney (K6233)

South Cerney AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On February 25, 1938, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6233) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near South Cerney AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with a stone wall because the crew executed an approach that was too low. 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

Aircraft crashed into a stone wall during final approach at RAF South Cerney, resulting in minor injuries to both crew members and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a local training flight departing from RAF South Cerney. During the final approach phase, the aircraft struck a stone wall situated near the runway. The impact caused the undercarriage to be lost, and the plane subsequently crashed into an open field located short of the landing strip. The airframe sustained damage beyond repair. Both members of the crew survived the accident with slight injuries.

Findings

The official investigation concluded that the primary factor leading to the collision was the crew's approach being too low.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with a stone wall because the crew executed an approach that was too low.

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