Avro 652 Anson crash, Feb 4, 1956, Wanaaring New South Wales

Avro 652 Anson accident on February 4, 1956 near Wanaaring New South Wales, Australia with no fatalities. Cause: Tyre burst during takeoff.

An Avro Anson of West Darling Air Service was taking off on a cargo flight at Wanaaring, New South Wales, when a tyre burst. The aircraft went out of control and came to rest off the runway. The sole pilot was uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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