On June 28, 1943, an Avro 652 Anson (registration 7207) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Waupoos Island, Canada in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control resulting from unauthorized low-altitude flight operations. 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 two-crew aircraft crashed into Lake Ontario during a low-altitude instrument mission, resulting in the deaths of both personnel on board.
What happened
The flight originated from Picton with the objective of conducting an instrument flying mission. During the cruise phase at low altitude, witnesses observed the aircraft performing a stall turn followed by a loop before it descended into Lake Ontario. The impact site was located approximately 16 kilometers east of Waupoos Island. Both members of the crew were killed in the accident.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident resulted from a loss of control. This loss of control occurred following unauthorized low flying performed by part of the crew.
Probable cause
Loss of control resulting from unauthorized low-altitude flight operations.
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