Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I at RAF Kingstown

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
W1790
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kingstown - Kingstown
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training flight at RAF Kingstown, near Carlisle. On final approach, the twin engine aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway centerline so the pilot-in-command initiated a go around procedure. Few minutes later, while on a second attempt to land, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area located short of runway. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was destroyed on December 1st when children set fire to the wreckage.
Crew:
F/Sgt Kelly,
Mr. Lucas (Vickers Armstrong),
Mr. Moore (RAF Maintenance).
Probable cause:
The airplane suffered and aerodynamic stall due to an insufficient approach speed.

Crash of a Vickers 416 Wellington IC in Penrith

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1940 at 0330 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L7857
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Mildenhall - Mildenhall
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed RAF Mildenhall at 1820LT on October 16 on an operation to Kiel. While returning to base the following night, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to abandon the aircraft and to bail out. The aircraft crashed near Penrith and was destroyed. All six crew members were uninjured.
Crew (75th Squadron):
P/O N. Greenaway,
Sgt W. Campbell,
Sgt R. Brown,
P/O J. Morton,
P/O H. Newman,
P/O A. Anderson.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.42 in Moresby Parks

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AS981
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
HP.42/4
YOM:
1929
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
An engine caught fire in flight, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The four engine aircraft crash landed in a pasture located in Moresby Parks, northeast of Whitehaven, bursting into flames. All occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and several explosions that occurred past the mishap. It was confirmed by the RAF that the aircraft was carrying ammunition boxes.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight.

Crash of a Bristol 152 Beaufort I at RAF Kirkbride

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L4473
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Silloth - Kirkbride
MSN:
8334
YOM:
1939
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed for unknown reasons upon landing at RAF Kirkbride and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot escaped.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I at RAF Silloth

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K8818
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a wrong approach configuration, the crew landed on a closed runway portion. The twin engine aircraft hit several obstacles, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. While the crew was unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration and poor flight preparation on part of the crew.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson I in RAF Silloth

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N7388
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Silloth - Silloth
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew (one instructor and one student pilot) was performing a training flight. During the last segment, just prior to touchdown, the aircraft stalled and hit violently the runway surface. All landing gears were sheared off and the aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest. Both crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson I at RAF Silloth

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N7277
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Silloth - Silloth
MSN:
414-1673
YOM:
1939
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff run, the aircraft swerved, went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in the adjacent grassy area, bursting into flames. Both pilots escaped unhurt while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
It was determined that a landing gear sank during the takeoff run and punctured a fuel tank, causing a fire that could not be extinguished in time.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I at RAF Kingstown

Date & Time: May 7, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N4940
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kingstown - Kingstown
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was approaching RAF Kingstown at an unsafe altitude, impacted a hedge and crashed in a field short of runway. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Too low approach.

Ground collision of a Vickers 290 Wellington I at RAF Silloth

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L4389
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Parked at RAF Silloth, the aircraft was struck by another RAF Vickers Wellington registered L4388 that went out of control after landing. Both aircraft were damages beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Vickers 290 Wellington I at RAF Silloth

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L4388
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Silloth - Silloth
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing at RAF Silloth, the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway center line. A landing gear went out runway, causing the aircraft to become out of control. The bomber veered off runway and collided with a RAF parked Vickers Wellington registered L4389. Both pilots were unhurt while both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.
Crew (215th Squadron):
P/O W. C. Hoey +1.