Avro 652 Anson crash, Apr 9, 1938, Heddington AFB Wiltshire
Avro 652 Anson accident on April 9, 1938 near Heddington AFB Wiltshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during takeoff run.
- Date: April 9, 1938
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Heddington AFB Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during takeoff run
The engine failed during the takeoff run at RAF Heddington. The aircraft veered off the runway, struck a fence and was damaged beyond repair.