Avro 652 Anson crash, Dec 30, 1943 (5 killed), Isle of Man
Avro 652 Anson accident on December 30, 1943 near Isle of Man, United Kingdom with 5 fatalities. Cause: Shearing of a propeller boss belt caused severe...
- Date: December 30, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Isle of Man, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Shearing of a propeller boss belt caused severe vibration and loss of engine revs, and the pilot's forced landing attempt in poor visibility ended in collision with cliffs.
Anson N5026 of 4 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit left RAF West Freugh on a non operational night navigation exercise on 30 December 1943. While approaching the Isle of Man in poor weather after engine trouble, it struck a cliff about 1.5 miles from Port Soderick and all five crew were killed.