Avro 652 Anson crash, May 11, 1949, Kerowagi Simbu (Chimbu)
Avro 652 Anson accident on May 11, 1949 near Kerowagi Simbu (Chimbu), Papua New Guinea with no fatalities.
- Date: May 11, 1949
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Kerowagi Simbu (Chimbu), Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Qantas Avro Anson VH-BBZ was on a cargo takeoff from Kerowagi Airfield on 11 May 1949. The left main gear struck a drain and collapsed, the aircraft veered off the runway to the left and came to rest. The pilot was slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.