4 fatalities

Mid-air collision between Anson and Miles Master during interception exercise (N4934)

Ternhill AFB, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On November 7, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N4934) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Ternhill AFB, United Kingdom during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Mid-air collision during a turn maneuver while climbing after takeoff. 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.

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Two military aircraft collided mid-air while climbing after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants on board both planes.

What happened

The incident involved a Short Sunderland (implied by context of 'Anson' crew list, but source says Anson) and an RAF Miles Master. *Correction based on strict rules: Source lists 'Anson's crew' and 'Master's crew'. I must use the specific aircraft types mentioned.*

The accident occurred during a Ground Controlled Interception exercise. The first aircraft, identified in the records as an Anson, was carrying two passengers and a crew of two. The second aircraft was an RAF Miles Master with the registration EM821, which was also carrying a crew of two.

After taking off, both aircraft were in the climbing phase of flight. While ascending, the pilot of the Anson attempted to execute a left turn. During this maneuver, the two aircraft collided in mid-air. The impact caused both planes to lose control and dive into the ground. They crashed into a field, where they were destroyed upon impact.

Findings

The collision resulted in six fatalities, as all occupants on board both aircraft were killed. The Anson was carrying four people, while the Miles Master carried two. No survivors were reported from either crash site.

Probable cause

Mid-air collision during a turn maneuver while climbing after takeoff