No fatalities

Collision between aircraft during taxi at RAF Upper Heyford (N9668)

Upper Heyford AFB, United KingdomTaxiing

On October 13, 1941, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N9668) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Upper Heyford AFB, United Kingdom while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. 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

A collision occurred while an aircraft was taxiing at RAF Upper Heyford with a stationary RAF Hampden. Three individuals were injured in the incident, including the pilot of the Hampden.

What happened

The incident took place on the ground at RAF Upper Heyford during a taxiing maneuver. The subject aircraft collided with another military plane, specifically an RAF Hampden bearing the registration P5345. At the time of the impact, the Hampden was occupied by a single pilot.

The collision resulted in injuries to three individuals. Two crew members from the subject aircraft sustained injuries, as did the pilot flying the Hampden. No fatalities were reported in this event.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition of either aircraft or detailed investigative conclusions beyond the occurrence of the collision and the resulting injuries.