Avro 652 Anson crash, Sep 21, 1943 (5 killed), Irish Sea...
Avro 652 Anson accident on September 21, 1943 near Irish Sea off Silecroft Cumbria, United Kingdom with 5 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft probably...
- Date: September 21, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Irish Sea off Silecroft Cumbria, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft probably stalled at low height, possibly in a turn, or with its flaps left extended after the aborted landing.
A Royal Air Force Avro Anson of No. 2 (Observer) Advanced Flying Unit disappeared during a night navigation exercise from RAF Millom. The aircraft was lost at sea off Silecroft, and all five crew were killed.