On July 30, 1937, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6312) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Tangmere AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the pilot's poor judgment in conducting an approach that was too low. 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.
A solo night training flight ended in a crash short of the runway at RAF Tangmere after the aircraft struck a tree with its right wing, resulting in injuries to the pilot.
What happened
The incident occurred during a night solo training flight conducted at RAF Tangmere. The pilot had completed several touch-and-go maneuvers prior to initiating a new approach to land. As the aircraft descended on final approach, it impacted a tree with its right wing. Following this collision, the airplane crashed short of the runway threshold. The pilot sustained injuries in the accident.
Findings
The official investigation attributed the crash to poor judgement by the pilot. Specifically, the approach was conducted at an altitude that was too low, leading to the loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the pilot's poor judgment in conducting an approach that was too low.
What happened in the 30 Jul 1937 Avro 652 Anson accident near Tangmere AFB, United Kingdom?
A solo night training flight ended in a crash short of the runway at RAF Tangmere after the aircraft struck a tree with its right wing, resulting in injuries to the pilot.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Jul 1937 Avro 652 Anson accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jul 1937 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration K6312, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Tangmere AFB, United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by the pilot's poor judgment in conducting an approach that was too low.
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