Avro 652 Anson crash, May 20, 1939, Abbotsinch AFB Renfre...
Avro 652 Anson accident on May 20, 1939 near Abbotsinch AFB Renfrewshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Tyre burst on landing..
- Date: May 20, 1939
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Abbotsinch AFB Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Tyre burst on landing.
A tyre burst during landing at RAF Abbotsinch sent the Anson off the runway after it went out of control. The crew was uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.