Avro 652 Anson crash, Aug 29, 1946, Heraklion Crete
Avro 652 Anson accident on August 29, 1946 near Heraklion Crete, Greece with no fatalities.
- Date: August 29, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Heraklion Crete, Greece
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
An RAF Avro Anson landed at Heraklion, Crete, on 29 August 1946 in strong crosswinds. After touchdown it left the runway, hit a ditch and its undercarriage was sheared off. Both occupants were unhurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.