Avro 652 Anson crash, Nov 28, 1940, Doncaster South Yorks...
Avro 652 Anson accident on November 28, 1940 near Doncaster South Yorkshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: The starboard engine failed from...
- Date: November 28, 1940
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Doncaster South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The starboard engine failed from lack of fuel during a dummy landing, the aircraft swung on single engine power, and the pilot struck a tree after undershooting.
Anson N5144 of 12 EFTS was on a training flight when the pilot attempted a dummy landing near Edlington in poor visibility. After the starboard engine failed from lack of fuel, the aircraft swung on single engine power and the pilot struck a tree while trying to land in another field. The aircraft was written off.