On August 7, 1942, an Avro 652 Anson (registration 6958) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Fort McLeod, Canada during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilots of either aircraft failed to see each other. 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.
Two RCAF Avro 652 Anson trainers collided during a local training flight near Fort McLeod Airport, resulting in the deaths of all three pilots aboard.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a local training exercise at Fort McLeod Airport. During the final approach phase, at an altitude between 150 and 250 feet, the aircraft involved struck a second Avro 652 Anson registered as R9688. The other aircraft in the collision was also an Avro 652 Anson. Following the impact, both airplanes entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted the ground approximately 400 metres from the end of the runway. Both airframes burst into flames upon impact. All three individuals on board the two aircraft were killed in the accident.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the pilots of either aircraft failed to see each other prior to the collision.
Probable cause
Pilots of either aircraft failed to see each other.
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