Crash of an Avro 652 Anson near Saras
Date & Time:
Aug 23, 1951
Operator:
Registration:
VS504
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
An engine failed en route, forcing the crew to perform an emergency belly landing 27 km south of Saras. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both crew members were unhurt.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
