TX189
Flight / Schedule
TX189
Aircraft
Avro 652 AnsonRegistration
TX189
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
May 5, 1959 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Colerne AFB Wiltshire
Region
Europe • United Kingdom
Narrative Report
On May 5, 1959 at 12:00 AM, TX189 experienced a crash involving Avro 652 Anson, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Colerne AFB Wiltshire.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On touchdown at RAF Colerne, the undercarriage were sheared off. The aircraft skidded on its belly and came to rest. Both crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration TX189.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On touchdown at RAF Colerne, the undercarriage were sheared off. The aircraft skidded on its belly and came to rest. Both crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • United Kingdom
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Avro 652 AnsonRegistration
TX189
