Avro 652 Anson crash, Aug 8, 1938 (4 killed), Bridlington...
Avro 652 Anson accident on August 8, 1938 near Bridlington Yorkshire, United Kingdom with 4 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after entering cloud...
- Date: August 8, 1938
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Bridlington Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control after entering cloud during formation flight.
The Avro Anson of 233 Squadron was flying in formation with other Ansons on a transfer flight to RAF Thornaby. It entered cloud, the pilot lost control, and it crashed into the Humber Estuary. All four crew were killed.