3 fatalities

RAF Boscombe Down mid-air collision involving a Dominie and Anson (NR753)

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On May 31, 1948, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration NR753) operated by Royal Navy was involved in an aviation accident near Boscombe Down AFB, United Kingdom in flight. 3 people were killed. 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft collided with an RAF Avro 652 Anson near RAF Boscombe Down. The Dominie crashed, killing all three crew members, while the Anson landed safely.

What happened

During a cruise phase in the vicinity of RAF Boscombe Down, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a mid-air collision with an RAF Avro 652 Anson registered as NL248. The circumstances leading to the impact remain unknown. Following the collision, the Dominie lost control and crashed into a prairie. In contrast, the pilot of the Anson retained control of the aircraft and was able to execute a safe landing.

The accident resulted in the deaths of all three crew members aboard the Dominie. The individuals identified as part of the crew were F/O Ashley James Greer, Peter J. Bartlett, and Peter C. Damon.