Avro 652 Anson crash, Oct 26, 1937, Bircham Newton AFB No...
Avro 652 Anson accident on October 26, 1937 near Bircham Newton AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot failed to realise he was...
- Date: October 26, 1937
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Bircham Newton AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot failed to realise he was flying too low on the final approach
On a local training flight from Bircham Newton, Norfolk, the Anson struck the ground short of the runway during final approach. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.