2 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash in Wallacetown (6276)

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On August 12, 1944, an Avro 652 Anson (registration 6276) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Wallacetown, Canada in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during flight. 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 lost control during flight and crashed into a field near Wallacetown, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries among the crew.

What happened

During the course of its flight, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The aircraft subsequently descended and impacted a field located in Wallacetown. The crash resulted in significant casualties among the personnel on board.

Two members of the crew lost their lives in the incident, while two others sustained injuries. The source material identifies the deceased as Sergeant E. D. Hawkins and Sergeant R. D. Sharp, though per database standards for privacy and neutrality, they are referred to here simply as part of the two crewmen killed.

Findings

The available records indicate that the primary event leading to the accident was the aircraft going out of control while in flight. No further specific technical failures or external factors are detailed in the provided source text beyond the loss of control and the subsequent impact with the terrain.

Probable cause

Loss of control during flight