On March 18, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6321) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Torrance, United Kingdom in flight. 4 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field after losing control in thick cloud during a training flight from RAF Abbotsinch, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a training exercise departing from RAF Abbotsinch. The operation was being carried out on behalf of the 269th Squadron. During the flight, the twin-engine aircraft encountered a thick layer of cloud. Upon entering this weather condition, the aircraft went out of control and subsequently crashed into a nearby field. All four individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical or human factors that led to the loss of control.
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