Avro 652 Anson crash, Feb 23, 1946, Jesi Marche
Avro 652 Anson accident on February 23, 1946 near Jesi Marche, Italy with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of power on both engines during the initial climb..
- Date: February 23, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Jesi Marche, Italy
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of power on both engines during the initial climb.
The Anson crashed in a wooded area about 1.5 km south of Jesi, Italy, shortly after takeoff. Both engines lost power together, the aircraft stalled and struck trees. All four occupants were slightly injured.