Avro 652 Anson crash, Nov 21, 1952 (3 killed), Luton Airp...
Avro 652 Anson accident on November 21, 1952 near Luton Airport Bedfordshire, United Kingdom with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during the flight..
- Date: November 21, 1952
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Luton Airport Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during the flight.
Anson C.19 VM327 of RAF 31 Squadron lost its right engine shortly after takeoff from Hendon on 21 November 1952. The crew tried to return for an emergency landing, but the aircraft hit trees and crashed in a wooded area, killing all three occupants including a Group Captain passenger.