On April 5, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6275) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Tangmere AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was on an approach that was too low, causing it to strike a hedge and crash. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hedge while on final approach to RAF Tangmere, resulting in minor injuries for the three crew members and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
During the final approach phase to RAF Tangmere, the pilot of a twin-engine aircraft encountered difficulties maintaining the correct glide path. The aircraft descended lower than intended and subsequently struck a hedge before impacting the ground. The collision resulted in significant structural damage, rendering the airframe beyond repair. All three individuals on board sustained minor injuries.
Findings
The official investigation identified that the primary factor leading to the accident was an approach that was too low. This deviation from the standard flight profile prevented a safe landing and directly caused the impact with terrain obstacles.
Probable cause
The aircraft was on an approach that was too low, causing it to strike a hedge and crash.
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