Avro 652 Anson crash, Dec 16, 1938, Bircham Newton AFB No...
Avro 652 Anson accident on December 16, 1938 near Bircham Newton AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft stalled on final...
- Date: December 16, 1938
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Bircham Newton AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft stalled on final approach at insufficient airspeed.
Avro Anson K8757 of 206 Squadron stalled on final approach to RAF Bircham Newton in Norfolk, hit a hedge and came down short of the runway. Both crew were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.