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Training Aircraft Crash at RAF Colerne (PH620)

Colerne AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On March 15, 1950, an Avro 652 Anson (registration PH620) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Colerne AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A local training aircraft crashed in a field short of the runway at RAF Colerne after an engine failure on final approach, injuring all three crew members.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident occurred during a local training sortie at RAF Colerne. The aircraft was on final approach when an engine failure occurred. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and date are not provided in the source material. The crash site was located in a field short of the runway threshold. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair as a result of the impact. All three crew members aboard the aircraft were injured in the accident. The official investigation identified the engine failure as the probable cause of the crash. No other contributing factors or specific technical details regarding the engine failure are stated in the source.

Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Mar 1950 Avro 652 Anson accident near Colerne AFB, United Kingdom?

A local training aircraft crashed in a field short of the runway at RAF Colerne after an engine failure on final approach, injuring all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Mar 1950 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Mar 1950 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration PH620, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Colerne AFB, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure

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