Avro 652 Anson crash, Jan 23, 1941 (1 killed), Southport...
Avro 652 Anson accident on January 23, 1941 near Southport Merseyside, United Kingdom with 1 fatality. Cause: A lack of fuel forced the emergency landing..
- Date: January 23, 1941
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Southport Merseyside, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A lack of fuel forced the emergency landing.
An RAF Avro Anson ferry flight from Carlisle to Hawarden ran short of fuel and made an emergency landing at Southport. The aircraft hit a sports pavilion and was destroyed, and the pilot died shortly after reaching hospital.