Avro 652 Anson crash, Aug 7, 1938, Groombridge Sussex
Avro 652 Anson accident on August 7, 1938 near Groombridge Sussex, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: August 7, 1938
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Groombridge Sussex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
Avro Anson K8816 of 224 Squadron RAF was on a night training exercise from RAF Leuchars when it developed problems. The crew made a wheels up landing in an open field near Groombridge, Sussex. All three crew escaped uninjured but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.