On January 21, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration 7342) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Hagersville, Canada during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost control of the airplane due to a snowstorm. 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.
A solo pilot lost control during a night circuit in heavy snow, resulting in a fatal crash near RCAF Hagersville.
What happened
The incident occurred during a local solo training flight conducted by the pilot at RCAF Hagersville. The aircraft was on a circuit to land at night when it encountered severe weather conditions. Specifically, a snowstorm reduced visibility and impacted handling characteristics. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane, leading to a crash in the vicinity of the airbase. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the death of the pilot.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the loss of control was directly caused by the adverse weather conditions encountered during the approach phase.
Probable cause
The pilot lost control of the airplane due to a snowstorm.
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