Mid-air collision between private aircraft and RAF Hawker Hart near Castle Bromwich (G-ACOH)

What happened

The incident occurred while a pilot was conducting a local departure from Castle Bromwich Airport. As the aircraft began its approach phase, it struck a Royal Air Force Hawker Hart that had two crew members on board. The impact caused both airplanes to lose control and descend rapidly into the terrain. The collision resulted in fatal injuries for everyone involved, with three fatalities recorded across the two aircraft.

Findings

The primary event was a mid-air collision during the approach segment of flight. Both aircraft impacted the ground following the strike, leading to the loss of life for the sole pilot on the private plane and the two-person crew in the military aircraft.