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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes Near RAF Syerston During Emergency Landing (WB455)

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On January 15, 1953, an Avro 652 Anson (registration WB455) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Syerston AFB, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of radio aids. 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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near RAF Syerston after losing radio aids in poor weather. Both occupants were unhurt, but the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a cruise in poor weather conditions, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft lost radio aids. The loss of navigation support prompted the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a field located near the RAF Syerston. ## Outcome Both occupants were reported unhurt following the crash. The airplane sustained damage beyond repair. The official investigation identified the loss of radio aids as the probable cause of the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the field near RAF Syerston was provided in the source.

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