Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Canaan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AX611
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Greenwood - Greenwood
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was involved in a solo training flight from Greenwood AFB. En route, he encountered poor weather conditions when the aircraft crashed near Canaan. The pilot, a South African citizen, was killed.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Mt Goat Fell: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1942 at 1800 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
DJ472
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Wigtown - Prestwick
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a training mission from RAF Wigtown to the Prestwick Airport. En route, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with storm activity. In low clouds, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Goat Fell located in the northeast part of the Isle of Arran. All five crew members were killed.
Crew (1st AFU):
F/Lt Hugh Colin Campbell, pilot,
LAC Kenneth Whalley, pilot,
Sgt Henry Thomas Swain, wireless operator and air gunner,
Sgt Gordon Ralph Lewis, wireless operator and air gunner,
Sgt Reginald Richard Hinton.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Fort McLeod

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
6062
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fort McLeod - Fort McLeod
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training exercise on behalf of the 7th SFTS. In unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. All five crew members were unhurt.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Gladstone: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1942 at 2323 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
6215
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Portage la Prairie - Portage la Prairie
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew left Portage la Prairie Airport at 2230LT with 13 other similar aircraft on a night training exercise. At that moment, the visibility was about 15 miles with a ceiling at 12,000 feet. En route, the aircraft hit tree tops at high speed and crashed in a wooded area located 7 miles northeast of Gladstone. The wreckage and all four dead bodies were found two days later. At the time of the accident, turbulence and rain was reported by crews.
Crew (5th AOS):
Sgt C. Williams, pilot,
LAC V. E. Jarvis, navigator,
LAC G. I. Everist, navigator,
Mr. A. L. Compton (civilian).

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Port Erin

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L7927
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a maritime patrol flight. En route, the pilot encountered unknown technical problem and attempted to make an emergency landing. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all occupants were unhurt.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Rivers AFB

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
6083
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rivers - Rivers
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a training exercise in the region of Rivers AFB, Manitoba. En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity. The captain decided to reduce his altitude and attempted an emergency landing in a field located 6 miles east of the airbase. While all four crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I near Rivers AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 9, 1942 at 2100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
6069
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Rivers - Rivers
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While performing a training exercise in the region of Rivers AFB, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a pasture near the airfield. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
P/O A. W. Willoughby 3.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I off Bargara: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1942 at 1142 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AW902
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bundaberg - Bundaberg
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While on a training mission from Bundaberg, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea 1,5 mile off Bargara, Queensland. The aircraft sunk in 32 feet of water and all three crew members were killed.
Crew (8th SFTS):
F/Sgt Ronald Campbell Davies, pilot,
LAC Walter James Regan,
LAC Clifford James Lucas.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Edgehill: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 22, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N9565
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
En route, while cruising at low height, the twin engine aircraft hit high tension cables and crashed in a field. All four crew members were killed.
Crew (3rd AOS):
P/O G. W. Ardley,
P/O C. A. Harris,
Sgt H. Cohen,
Sgt S. Laws.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Kingham: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 21, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N5259
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Moreton-in-Marsh - Moreton-in-Marsh
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route, while cruising at low height, the twin engine aircraft hit power cables, stalled and crashed in a field. Two crew members were killed while all three other occupants were injured.
Crew (21st OTU):
Sgt Ernest Brocklebank,
Sgt. T. A. Worley 3.