Accident Overview
A training flight involving two Royal Air Force Avro Anson aircraft ended in a mid-air collision near Scone, northeast of Perth. The pilot of one Anson was killed when his aircraft crashed into a field after striking the second aircraft.
Collision Sequence
The pilot of the first aircraft was flying in formation beneath a second RAF Avro Anson, registered VV299. While cruising below, the pilot executed an incorrect maneuver that caused his aircraft to climb. The tail of his Anson struck the left wing of the other aircraft. The collision resulted in the pilot losing control, and his airplane dove into the ground, crashing in a field near Scone.
Aftermath
The first aircraft was destroyed in the crash, and its pilot was killed. The pilot of the second Anson (VV299) was able to land safely. The wreckage was located in a field northeast of Perth, near the town of Scone.
Investigation Findings
The accident investigation determined that the pilot's wrong maneuver led to the mid-air collision. No other causal factors were cited in the official report.