Avro 652 Anson crash, Dec 4, 1953 (6 killed), Newton AFB...
Avro 652 Anson accident on December 4, 1953 near Newton AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom with 6 fatalities.
- Date: December 4, 1953
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Newton AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
An RAF Anson on a training flight at RAF Newton lost sight of the runway in fog during an approach and went around. The aircraft stalled after a slight climb and crashed in an explosion, killing six of the seven aboard; one survivor was seriously injured. It was reported that the aircraft was over its maximum landing weight, which was considered a contributory factor.