Single engine approach accident near airbase

No fatalities • Usworth AFB (RAF Hylton), United Kingdom • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft stalled and crashed during a single engine approach maneuver, resulting in injuries to five people on board.

What happened

Following the completion of various training maneuvers near an airbase, the pilot-in-command initiated a single engine approach procedure. During the final approach toward runway 23, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 200 feet when it entered a stall. The plane subsequently descended in a nearly vertical position, impacting a field situated close to the boundary fence.

The incident involved five individuals, consisting of two pilots and three cadets. All five occupants sustained injuries during the crash. While there were no fatalities reported, the impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor leading to the stall was insufficient approach speed during the final phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled because it was flying at an inadequate speed during the single engine approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-12-15 Avro 652 Anson accident near Usworth AFB (RAF Hylton), United Kingdom?

An aircraft stalled and crashed during a single engine approach maneuver, resulting in injuries to five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-12-15 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-12-15 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration WD418, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Usworth AFB (RAF Hylton), United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled because it was flying at an inadequate speed during the single engine approach.

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