Avro 652 Anson crash, Jan 30, 1952, Shawbury AFB Shropshire
Avro 652 Anson accident on January 30, 1952 near Shawbury AFB Shropshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: January 30, 1952
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Shawbury AFB Shropshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The Anson landed long during a training flight at Shawbury. After touchdown the pilot raised the undercarriage, and the aircraft sank onto its belly and slid before stopping. No one was hurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.