Avro 652 Anson crash, Sep 21, 1942, Llanthony Monmouthshire
Avro 652 Anson accident on September 21, 1942 near Llanthony Monmouthshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Navigation error and a wrong...
- Date: September 21, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Llanthony Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Navigation error and a wrong estimated time of arrival led the aircraft to fly into high ground in cloud and darkness.
The RAF Avro Anson N9745 was on an evening navigation exercise from RAF Staverton when it flew into high ground in cloud and darkness. All occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.