Avro 652 Anson crash, Apr 1, 1958, Corbridge Northumberland
Avro 652 Anson accident on April 1, 1958 near Corbridge Northumberland, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot did not monitor the fuel...
- Date: April 1, 1958
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Corbridge Northumberland, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot did not monitor the fuel supply adequately and the aircraft ran short of fuel.
A Royal Air Force Anson C19 of the Turnhouse Communications Squadron ran short of fuel on the return leg to Turnhouse and made a forced landing on Stagshaw Bank near Corbridge, Northumberland, on 1 April 1958. Both occupants survived and the aircraft was written off. The pilot was held responsible for using too much power on both legs and not loading enough fuel for the return trip.