Avro 652 Anson crash, Jun 6, 1939, Leuchars AFB Fife
Avro 652 Anson accident on June 6, 1939 near Leuchars AFB Fife, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure on approach followed by stall.
- Date: June 6, 1939
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Leuchars AFB Fife, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure on approach followed by stall
On final approach to RAF Leuchars on 6 June 1939 the Anson lost an engine and stalled. It crashed into a ditch short of the runway and was destroyed, and the crew were injured.