On February 24, 1941, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N9535) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Swansea, United Kingdom in flight. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the Bristol Channel near Swansea while on a sortie from RAF Carew Cheriton. All four crew members were successfully rescued.
What happened
The incident involved a twin engine airplane operating out of RAF Carew Cheriton. During a routine sortie, the aircraft encountered difficulties and subsequently crashed into the Bristol Channel in waters off Swansea. The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not immediately determined. Despite the impact with the water, all four members of the crew were located and rescued from the scene.
Findings
The source material does not provide detailed technical findings or a definitive list of contributing factors beyond stating that the crash occurred in unknown circumstances.
What happened in the 24 Feb 1941 Avro 652 Anson accident near Swansea, United Kingdom?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the Bristol Channel near Swansea while on a sortie from RAF Carew Cheriton. All four crew members were successfully rescued.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Feb 1941 Avro 652 Anson accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Feb 1941 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration N9535, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Swansea, United Kingdom.
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