Avro 652 Anson crash, Apr 6, 1938 (3 killed), North Sea
Avro 652 Anson accident on April 6, 1938 near North Sea, World with 3 fatalities.
- Date: April 6, 1938
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: North Sea, World
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
The Anson of 233 Squadron departed RAF Thornaby on a training flight. It went out of control, hit the water in the North Sea near the mouth of the Humber and burst into flames. All three crew were killed.