Avro 652 Anson crash, Nov 19, 1946, Shannon Munster
Avro 652 Anson accident on November 19, 1946 near Shannon Munster, Ireland with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of orientation in deteriorating weather...
- Date: November 19, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Shannon Munster, Ireland
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of orientation in deteriorating weather followed by fuel shortage
An RAF Avro Anson on a training sortie lost its bearings in deteriorating weather and ran short of fuel. The crew attempted an emergency landing near Shannon, and the aircraft came down in the Shannon River and sank. All three crew were rescued.