Avro 652 Anson crash, Oct 12, 1949, Tamworth New South Wales
Avro 652 Anson accident on October 12, 1949 near Tamworth New South Wales, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: Fuel line blocked by a hornet's nest,...
- Date: October 12, 1949
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Tamworth New South Wales, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Fuel line blocked by a hornet's nest, starving the engine of fuel
Shortly after takeoff from Tamworth, the right engine of the East West Airlines Avro Anson VH-BDO failed during the initial climb. The aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway end and was destroyed. The pilot was seriously injured and all seven passengers left the cabin.