Avro 652 Anson crash, Jul 6, 1953 (4 killed), Kindu Maniema
Avro 652 Anson accident on July 6, 1953 near Kindu Maniema, Democratic Republic of Congo with 4 fatalities.
- Date: July 6, 1953
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Kindu Maniema, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
A Belgian Congo Geographic Institute Avro Anson was flying from Kindu to Bukavu when it lost control soon after takeoff while turning. It crashed nose down in a wooded area near the airport and burst into flames. All four occupants were killed.