Avro 652 Anson crash, Oct 13, 1939, Catterick AFB North Y...
Avro 652 Anson accident on October 13, 1939 near Catterick AFB North Yorkshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Wrong approach configuration...
- Date: October 13, 1939
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Catterick AFB North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Wrong approach configuration leading to a long landing.
An RAF Anson landed long at Catterick after a wrong approach configuration, overran the runway and collided with a hedge. Both pilots were unhurt.