Mt Moel Sych | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The crew was performing a training exercise out from RAF Calveley. While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane impacted the slope of Mt Moel Sych located southeast of Llandrillo. The wreckage was found just below the summit. A crew member was killed and two others were injured.
Crew:
Lac J. D. Barnes, †
Sgt J. T. McStay,
Ac1 F. Beswick.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I on Mt Moel Sych: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1941

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Avro 652 Anson

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N9617

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Abingdon - Abingdon

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The crew was performing a training exercise out from RAF Abingdon. While cruising in limited visibility due to low clouds and mist, the twin engine aircraft impacted the slope of Mt Moel Sych (2,713 feet). A crew member was killed while all four other occupants were injured.
Crew (10th OTU):
F/O Thomas Leonard Weller, pilot, †
Frank Mitchell, wireless operator,
Sgt Raymond Keen, wireless operator,
Sgt Leslie Copland, navigator,
P/O J. E. Taylor, navigator.

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The pilot was flying at a too low altitude.