5 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Reedy Creek During Training Exercise (AW678)

Reedy Creek, AustraliaFlight

On August 11, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration AW678) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Reedy Creek, Australia in flight. 5 people were killed. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Reedy Creek during a training flight from Mount Gambier Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a training exercise that originated at Mount Gambier Airport. The aircraft involved was a twin-engine model. During the flight, the plane entered an uncontrolled descent for reasons that have not been determined. It subsequently impacted the ground in Reedy Creek, located approximately 19 kilometers southeast of Kingston. This crash resulted in the fatalities of all five individuals on board.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a definitive probable cause statement beyond noting that the reasons for the uncontrolled descent are unknown. The event is recorded as a fatal accident involving a training mission.