Avro 652 Anson crash, Jun 28, 1943, Dumfries AFB Dumfries...
Avro 652 Anson accident on June 28, 1943 near Dumfries AFB Dumfriesshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: A tyre burst during the takeoff roll..
- Date: June 28, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Dumfries AFB Dumfriesshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A tyre burst during the takeoff roll.
A RAF Avro Anson (K8776) had a tyre burst during the takeoff roll at Dumfries on 28 June 1943. The undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft skidded on the runway and was damaged beyond repair. All five crew were unhurt.