Avro 652 Anson crash, Dec 29, 1953, Canvey Island Essex
Avro 652 Anson accident on December 29, 1953 near Canvey Island Essex, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Both engines failed in flight..
- Date: December 29, 1953
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Canvey Island Essex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Both engines failed in flight.
An RAF Avro Anson of 231 OCU lost both engines and ditched in the Thames Estuary off Canvey Island. Both crew were rescued, and the aircraft was lost.