1 fatality

Night Training Crash Involving 48th Squadron Aircraft (K8763)

Leeds, United KingdomFlight

On June 18, 1937, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K8763) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Leeds, United Kingdom in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during low-altitude maneuvers leading to a stall. 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 pilot from the 48th Squadron lost control of an aircraft during low-altitude night maneuvers, resulting in a fatal crash in a field near Manston Airport.

What happened

The incident occurred during a night solo training exercise conducted on behalf of the 48th Squadron. The pilot departed from Manston Airport to perform this mission. While executing low-altitude and low-speed maneuvers, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The loss of control resulted in a stall, causing the plane to crash into a nearby field.

Findings

The sole occupant, identified as the pilot, was killed in the accident. No specific technical findings or maintenance records are provided in the source material beyond the description of the flight phase and the resulting loss of control.

Probable cause

Loss of control during low-altitude maneuvers leading to a stall.