4 fatalities

Mid-air collision between two Avro Ansons near Bond Head (N9595)

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On March 13, 1941, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N9595) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bond Head, Canada in flight. 4 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 and crashed into a field in Bond Head, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members aboard.

What happened

A twin-engine airplane departed RCAF Camp Borden for a scheduled training mission. The aircraft was carrying a crew of four individuals. While maintaining formation with another unit, the plane struck a second Avro Anson, which carried a registration of N9652 and had three crew members on board.

The impact caused both airframes to lose control immediately after the collision. Both aircraft descended rapidly and impacted the ground in an open field located in Bond Head. The crash resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board, killing all seven personnel across the two planes.

Findings

The incident involved a mid-air collision during a formation exercise. The specific contributing factors or detailed investigative conclusions are not provided in the available source material.