Avro 652 Anson crash, Nov 9, 1936 (1 killed), Bircham New...
Avro 652 Anson accident on November 9, 1936 near Bircham Newton AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom with 1 fatality. Cause: The aircraft took off with the...
- Date: November 9, 1936
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Bircham Newton AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The aircraft took off with the control locks still engaged.
On a training flight from RAF Bircham Newton, the Avro Anson stalled while climbing shortly after takeoff on 9 November 1936 and crashed near the end of the runway. One crew member was killed and two others were injured.