Avro 652 Anson crash, Aug 22, 1942, Thormanby Island Brit...
Avro 652 Anson accident on August 22, 1942 near Thormanby Island British Columbia, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: The left engine failed..
- Date: August 22, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Thormanby Island British Columbia, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The left engine failed.
The RCAF Avro Anson N4901 ditched off Thormanby Island in British Columbia after its left engine failed during a training exercise from Patricia Bay. All five crew were rescued.