Avro 652 Anson crash, Apr 24, 1954 (6 killed), Copainalá...
Avro 652 Anson accident on April 24, 1954 near Copainalá Chiapas, Mexico with 6 fatalities.
- Date: April 24, 1954
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Copainalá Chiapas, Mexico
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
About ten minutes after takeoff from Tuxtla Gutierrez, an Avro Anson struck the slope of San Gabriel peak near Copainala while climbing. All six occupants were killed.