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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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data 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.

Related events

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