Crash of an Avro 652A Anson in Mons
Date & Time:
Apr 26, 1950 at 1230 LT
Operator:
Registration:
G-AIXW
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
London – Brussels – Paris
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Brussels Airport at 1157LT on a mail flight to Paris-Le Bourget, carrying two crew members and a load of newspapers. After takeoff, the crew climbed to the altitude of 4,000 feet. Few minutes later, after being cleared to climb to 6,000 feet, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The airplane entered clouds and both engines lost power due to icing. The pilot decided to return to Brussels and reduced his altitude. Once at a height of about 200 feet on descent, he established a visual contact with the ground and completed an emergency belly landing in a pasture. The airplane slid for few dozen metres and eventually collided with the annex of a house. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by an engine failure resulting from flight in a highly icing atmosphere.
Final Report:
