Avro 652 Anson crash, Sep 15, 1947, Saint-Girons Landes
Avro 652 Anson accident on September 15, 1947 near Saint-Girons Landes, France with no fatalities. Cause: Right engine failure.
- Date: September 15, 1947
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Saint-Girons Landes, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Right engine failure
A French Air Force Avro Anson lost its right engine after leaving Cazaux and made an emergency landing on a beach at Saint Girons, Landes. All three crew were unhurt. The rising tide later caught the aircraft, and it was written off.