On November 9, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration L7059) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Ternhill AFB, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A Hawker Hind landed on an Anson that was waiting at the runway threshold, causing a collision that destroyed both aircraft. 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 Royal Air Force Hawker Hind collided with an Anson waiting on the runway threshold, destroying both aircraft and injuring all four crew members.
What happened
The incident occurred while an Anson was positioned at the runway threshold, prepared for departure. During this time, a Hawker Hind with registration K5530 landed directly on top of the stationary aircraft. The impact resulted in the destruction of both planes. All four individuals aboard the two aircraft sustained injuries; there were no fatalities reported. Each plane carried two crew members, consisting of a pilot and an instructor.
Findings
The collision was caused by the Hawker Hind landing on the Anson while it was waiting to take off. The source material does not provide further details regarding specific contributing factors or official investigation conclusions beyond the immediate mechanical and human impact.
Probable cause
A Hawker Hind landed on an Anson that was waiting at the runway threshold, causing a collision that destroyed both aircraft.
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