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Training Mission Crash in Sale Results in Pilot Fatality (LT714)

Sale, AustraliaFlight

On September 6, 1945, an Avro 652 Anson (registration LT714) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Sale, Australia in flight. One person was 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 military aircraft crashed during a training exercise in Sale, resulting in the death of the pilot and injuries to four other crew members.

What happened

An incident occurred in Sale involving a military aircraft that was engaged in a routine training mission. The specific circumstances leading to the crash are currently unknown. During the event, the aircraft came down, resulting in significant casualties among the personnel on board.

The pilot, identified as F/Sgt R. S. Hayward, lost his life in the accident. In addition to the fatal outcome for the pilot, four crew members sustained injuries during the crash. The incident highlights the risks associated with training operations, though detailed technical or operational factors have not been disclosed in the available records.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident are provided in the source material. The record notes that the crash happened in unknown circumstances while the aircraft was performing its designated training duties.