Avro 652 Anson crash, Sep 5, 1939, Leuchars AFB Fife
Avro 652 Anson accident on September 5, 1939 near Leuchars AFB Fife, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Fuel loss through shrapnel holes in the...
- Date: September 5, 1939
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Leuchars AFB Fife, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Fuel loss through shrapnel holes in the wing tanks.
An Anson of 233 Squadron attacked a submerging submarine and then lost fuel through shrapnel holes in its wing tanks. The crew made an emergency landing in the Eden estuary off Shelly Point, both crew were rescued, and the aircraft was lost.