Avro 652 Anson crash, Oct 28, 1954, Crosby AFB Cumbria
Avro 652 Anson accident on October 28, 1954 near Crosby AFB Cumbria, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: All instruments were lost after a...
- Date: October 28, 1954
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Crosby AFB Cumbria, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: All instruments were lost after a lightning strike in flight.
An RAF Avro Anson flying from Ireland to RAF Crosby on Eden ran into a thunderstorm near Carlisle and was struck by lightning, which knocked out all instruments. The crew could not find the airfield, and the captain made a belly landing in a field. Both pilots were unhurt.