Avro 652 Anson crash, Aug 1, 1946 (4 killed), Hawkstone P...
Avro 652 Anson accident on August 1, 1946 near Hawkstone Park Shropshire, United Kingdom with 4 fatalities. Cause: Poor judgement by the pilot (low...
- Date: August 1, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Hawkstone Park Shropshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Poor judgement by the pilot (low flying at insufficient altitude)
An RAF Avro Anson left RAF Shawbury for a training flight to RAF Debden. After takeoff the pilot made a low pass over the airfield at about 300 feet, and while turning left the aircraft lost height and struck trees. All four crew were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.