Avro 652 Anson crash, Jan 2, 1943 (1 killed), Caldbeck Cu...
Avro 652 Anson accident on January 2, 1943 near Caldbeck Cumbria, United Kingdom with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot lost control due to a combination of...
- Date: January 2, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Caldbeck Cumbria, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot lost control due to a combination of down draught and icing on the aircraft.
An Avro Anson of No 1 Observer Advanced Flying Unit RAF was on a night navigation training flight when it crashed on the Caldbeck Fells, probably on High Pike, at about 19:30 on 2 January 1943. One crew member was killed and four were injured.