4 fatalities

Twin-Engine Training Aircraft Crash in Lake District (DJ464)

Hobcarton End, United KingdomFlight

On February 15, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration DJ464) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Hobcarton End, 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into hilly terrain in Hobcarton End during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting a training flight. The twin engine airplane lost control and impacted hilly terrain located at Hobcarton End, within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. There were no survivors in this accident; all four crew members perished in the crash.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the contributing factors, mechanical failures, or pilot actions leading up to the impact. The record confirms only that the event took place during a training exercise and resulted in total loss of life for those on board.