Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Grendon Underwood

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L7928
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While performing a night training mission, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing in an open field. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair while both pilots were unhurt.