Avro 652 Anson crash, Nov 22, 1946, Port Moresby National...
Avro 652 Anson accident on November 22, 1946 near Port Moresby National Capital District, Papua New Guinea with no fatalities. Cause: Brake system failure.
- Date: November 22, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Port Moresby National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Brake system failure
An Interstate Air Services Avro Anson I VH-AVZ flying from Cape York landed at Port Moresby, where its brakes failed. The aircraft overran the runway and came to rest in a ditch. There were no casualties, but the aircraft was written off.