Avro 652 Anson crash, Apr 28, 1939 (4 killed), Richmond S...
Avro 652 Anson accident on April 28, 1939 near Richmond South Australia, Australia with 4 fatalities. Cause: Both engines failed in flight, probably...
- Date: April 28, 1939
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Richmond South Australia, Australia
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Both engines failed in flight, probably through mismanagement of the fuel system.
An Avro Anson of 6 Squadron RAAF on an air navigation training flight sent its last radio message about reeling in the aerial just before landing. It then dived into the ground near Richmond while the engines were spluttering, killing all four crew.