Avro 652 Anson crash, Mar 10, 1955, Corowa New South Wales

Avro 652 Anson accident on March 10, 1955 near Corowa New South Wales, Australia with no fatalities.

The sole pilot took off from Corowa on a ferry flight to Yarrawonga, then turned back believing the aircraft was on fire. He landed on the crossing runway, lost control and the Anson ground-looped, collapsing the undercarriage. The pilot was unhurt, and the aircraft was written off after its tail broke away during crane recovery.

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