Avro 652 Anson crash, Apr 8, 1943 (5 killed), Keswick Cum...
Avro 652 Anson accident on April 8, 1943 near Keswick Cumbria, United Kingdom with 5 fatalities. Cause: The crew became lost in poor weather and low...
- Date: April 8, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Keswick Cumbria, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew became lost in poor weather and low cloud, and the aircraft probably descended over high ground.
An RAF Avro Anson on a cross country navigation training flight from RAF Jurby was lost in poor weather and low cloud and was recorded as missing. Its wreckage was found two days later on high ground, and one of the five crew died of injuries the next day.