Avro 652 Anson crash, Dec 18, 1939 (5 killed), Richmond S...
Avro 652 Anson accident on December 18, 1939 near Richmond South Australia, Australia with 5 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during the initial climb..
- Date: December 18, 1939
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Richmond South Australia, Australia
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during the initial climb.
A Royal Australian Air Force Anson of No. 1 Flying Training School took off from Richmond for Point Cook and crashed on the Richmond golf course shortly after takeoff, killing all five aboard.