Avro 652 Anson crash, Oct 15, 1942 (4 killed), Buxton Der...
Avro 652 Anson accident on October 15, 1942 near Buxton Derbyshire, United Kingdom with 4 fatalities. Cause: The pilot mistook a navigation beacon and...
- Date: October 15, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Buxton Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot mistook a navigation beacon and went off course.
An RAF Avro Anson from RAF Cranage flew into high ground near Buxton, Derbyshire, in low visibility after a night training flight. All four occupants were killed.