No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash during supply mission at Stornoway Airport (K6242)

Stornoway, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On December 2, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6242) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Stornoway, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft involved in a supply operation crashed while landing at Stornoway Airport, resulting in total loss of the airframe. Both crew members survived the incident without injury.

What happened

During the execution of a scheduled supply mission, a twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties upon approach to Stornoway Airport. The plane crashed during the landing phase and sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact on the airframe, both members of the crew escaped the accident without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors contributing to the crash. It confirms only that the aircraft was destroyed and that the personnel involved remained uninjured.