No fatalities

Training flight stall and crash during go-around (VV972)

Bishops Court AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On May 19, 1952, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VV972) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bishops Court AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during a go-around attempt during the final approach phase. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled and crashed during a missed approach attempt while conducting a local training mission, resulting in injuries to both crew members.

What happened

During the execution of a local training flight, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while maneuvering near the airfield. As the flight crew was performing the final approach phase of the mission, the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around procedure to abort the landing.

During this transition, the aircraft entered a stall condition. The subsequent impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two injuries recorded among the crew members involved in the incident.

Findings

  • The flight was being conducted as part of a routine training syllabus.
  • The sequence of events began during the transition from approach to a missed approach.
  • The primary factor leading to the accident was an aerodynamic stall occurring during the go-around maneuver.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during a go-around attempt during the final approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 1952 Avro 652 Anson accident near Bishops Court AFB, United Kingdom?

An aircraft stalled and crashed during a missed approach attempt while conducting a local training mission, resulting in injuries to both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 1952 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 1952 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration VV972, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Bishops Court AFB, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during a go-around attempt during the final approach phase.