3 fatalities

Mid-air collision between two Avro Ansons near Bond Head (N9652)

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On March 13, 1941, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N9652) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bond Head, Canada in flight. 3 people were killed. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

Two twin-engine aircraft collided during a formation training flight near Bond Head, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members aboard both planes.

What happened

A twin-engine airplane departed RCAF Camp Borden for a routine training mission with three personnel on board. During the flight, while maintaining formation, the aircraft struck a second Avro Anson registered N9595, which was carrying four crew members. The impact caused both airplanes to lose control and descend rapidly into a field in Bond Head. All seven individuals aboard the two aircrafts were killed in the crash.

Findings

The incident involved a mid-air collision during a formation exercise. The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors beyond the description of the event.