Avro 652 Anson crash, Jan 15, 1953, Syerston AFB Nottingh...
Avro 652 Anson accident on January 15, 1953 near Syerston AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was the loss of...
- Date: January 15, 1953
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Syerston AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The cause was the loss of radio and navigation aids.
An RAF Anson of 6 Air Navigation School lost its radio and navigation aids in poor weather. The crew made a forced landing in a field near RAF Syerston, and both occupants were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.