Avro 652 Anson crash, Dec 20, 1946, Fredrikstad Østfold

Avro 652 Anson accident on December 20, 1946 near Fredrikstad Østfold, Norway with no fatalities. Cause: Fuel shortage after bad weather en route.

A Royal Norwegian Air Force Avro 652 Anson being delivered from Grove to Gardermoen ran short of fuel after bad weather en route. It crash landed at Kraakeroy, south of Fredrikstad, and all five occupants were uninjured. The aircraft was written off.

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