Avro 652 Anson crash, Mar 8, 1949, Croydon Surrey
Avro 652 Anson accident on March 8, 1949 near Croydon Surrey, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure.
- Date: March 8, 1949
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Croydon Surrey, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure
Shortly after takeoff from Croydon, the Anson lost an engine in the initial climb, stalled and struck a hangar. The pilot was not seriously hurt and the aircraft was destroyed.