Avro 652 Anson crash, May 27, 1943, Silloth AFB Cumbria
Avro 652 Anson accident on May 27, 1943 near Silloth AFB Cumbria, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Stall at low height on final approach..
- Date: May 27, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Silloth AFB Cumbria, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Stall at low height on final approach.
A RAF Avro Anson crashed on final approach to RAF Silloth, Cumbria, on 27 May 1943. It stalled at less than 10 feet and hit the runway, and was damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were unhurt.