Crash of an Avro 652 Anson T.21 near Llandudno: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 20, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VV955
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Bovingdon – Ballykelly
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a flight from RAF Bovingdon to RAF Ballykelly on behalf of the coastal communications commando. While in cruising altitude, the crew was informed about the deterioration of the weather conditions at destination and was instructed to divert to RAF Valley. Shortly later, while flying in clouds, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Tal y Fan. The aircraft was demolished and all three crew members were killed.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson C.19 at RAF Colerne

Date & Time: May 5, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
TX189
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown at RAF Colerne, the undercarriage were sheared off. The aircraft skidded on its belly and came to rest. Both crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson C.19 at RAF Roborough

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VM308
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training mission from RAF Debden. On approach to RAF Roborough in marginal weather conditions, the pilot made a mistake with the heading settings (error of 20°). On short final, he realized he was not properly aligned with the runway and elected to make a last-second correction to avoid an ambulance parking when the airplane crashed and came to rest in a boundary fence. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew. It was also reported that RAF Roborough is difficult to access, poorly equipped and its runway is considered as too short.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson C.19 at RAF Gaydon

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VM352
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7356
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, an undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft slid for several yards and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson V in Matheson Point

Date & Time: Oct 8, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-FJL
MSN:
BRC-1559
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Matheson Point. Occupant's fate remains unknown.

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Yajalón: 11 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1958 at 0945 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
XB-YUB
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tuxtla Gutiérrez – Yajalón
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport at 0915LT for a 30 minutes flight to Yajalón. While approaching Yajalón Airport, the airplane collided with a second Anson registered XB-YUZ and also operated by Servicios Aéreos de Chiapas. Inbound from San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the second Anson was carrying four passengers and a crew of two. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a prairie. All 17 occupants on both aircraft were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unclear.

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Yajalón: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1958 at 0945 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
XB-YUZ
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
San Cristóbal de Las Casas – Yajalón
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed San Cristóbal de Las Casas around 0920LT on a flight to Yajalón. While approaching Yajalón Airport, the airplane collided with a second Anson registered XB-YUB and also operated by Servicios Aéreos de Chiapas. Inbound from Tuxtla Gutiérrez , the second Anson was carrying nine passengers and a crew of two. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a prairie. All 17 occupants on both aircraft were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unclear.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson C.19 at RAF Cranfield

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VM359
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While conducting a training sortie, the crew reported to ATC that he lost an engine and obtained the permission to divert to RAF Cranfield for an emergency landing. Few minutes later, the left engine lost power and the captain realized it was not possible to reach the airbase so he decided to attempt an emergency landing in a field located 1,5 mile short of runway. The airplane slid for several yards and came to rest. All four crew members were uninjured but the airplane was written off.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the fuel transfer switch was OFF and the fuel tanks were near empty at the time of the accident.

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson C.19/II in Maidenhead

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-ANWW
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
YOM:
1954
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. No casualties.