Avro 652 Anson crash, Mar 2, 1940 (1 killed), Llanthony M...
Avro 652 Anson accident on March 2, 1940 near Llanthony Monmouthshire, United Kingdom with 1 fatality. Cause: The crew became lost in poor visibility...
- Date: March 2, 1940
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Llanthony Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew became lost in poor visibility and cloud and the aircraft hit a hill.
A twin engine training aircraft of the 6 Air Observers Navigation School hit a hill near Hay Bluff on 2 March 1940 after the crew became lost in poor visibility at night. One crew member was killed and three were injured.