Avro 652 Anson crash, Dec 12, 1938, Bircham Newton AFB No...
Avro 652 Anson accident on December 12, 1938 near Bircham Newton AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: The approach was flown too low..
- Date: December 12, 1938
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Bircham Newton AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The approach was flown too low.
Avro Anson K8759 was on a training approach to RAF Bircham Newton when it came in too low, struck tree tops and crashed into a wooded area. All four crew were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.