No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Overruns Runway and Collides with Concrete Wall (K6317)

Wick, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On January 12, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6317) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Wick, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the crew's poor judgment in continuing the approach at an excessive altitude. 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 failed to stop after landing, overran the runway, and struck a concrete wall. All four crew members were injured in the incident.

What happened

The twin-engine aircraft executed an approach that resulted in an overshoot, causing it to land significantly long on the runway. Upon touchdown, the plane was unable to decelerate within the remaining available distance. Consequently, the aircraft overran the end of the runway and collided with a concrete wall structure. The impact resulted in the destruction of the airframe. All four members of the crew sustained injuries during the event. The personnel involved were assigned to the 269th Squadron.

Findings

The official investigation identified poor judgment by the flight crew as the primary factor. Specifically, the team continued their approach while maintaining an altitude that was too high for a safe landing.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the crew's poor judgment in continuing the approach at an excessive altitude.