No fatalities

Training Flight Accident at RAF Leeming (WJ514)

Leeming AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On September 23, 1959, an Avro 652 Anson (registration WJ514) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Leeming 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During a training flight from RAF Binbrook to RAF Leeming, an aircraft's tail wheel detached on landing in strong crosswinds, causing it to swing and go out of control. The crew was uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft was conducting a training flight from RAF Binbrook to RAF Leeming when an accident occurred during the landing phase. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. The accident was associated with strong cross winds present at the time of the incident. ## Sequence of Events On touchdown, the tail wheel detached from the aircraft. Following this structural failure, the airplane swung on the runway and went out of control before coming to rest. The strong cross winds were noted as a condition during the accident. ## Outcome and Damage Assessment Both crew members were uninjured in the incident. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair, resulting in a total loss of the airframe.