Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I at RAF South Cerney
Date & Time:
Feb 25, 1938
Operator:
Registration:
K6233
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
South Cerney - South Cerney
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from RAF South Cerney. On final approach, the aircraft collided with a stone wall, lost its undercarriage and crashed in an open field located short of runway. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both crew members were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Too low approach on part of the crew.
