On July 21, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Silloth AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea off Silloth during approach to RAF Kirkbride. Both crew members were rescued before the plane sank.
What happened
The incident occurred while the twin engine airplane was on final approach to RAF Kirkbride. The aircraft impacted the water surface in the area off Silloth, which is located west of the airbase. Following the impact, the machine began to sink and was subsequently lost. Both individuals aboard the aircraft were successfully rescued from the water before the plane disappeared beneath the surface.
Findings
The specific technical or operational factors leading to the crash have not been detailed in the available records. The circumstances surrounding the loss of control or deviation from the flight path remain unknown based on the provided information.
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