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Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Croydon

Date & Time: Feb 12, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AHKJ
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Croydon - Croydon
YOM:
1946
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an aerial photography mission, the twin engine aircraft was returning to Croydon Airport when, on final approach, it crashed in a field short of runway. Both occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.