Avro 652 Anson

Historical safety data and incident record for the Avro 652 Anson aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.8/10

Total Incidents

522

Total Fatalities

809

Incident History

Mercy Mission

River Cess Town River Cess

Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Atlantic Ocean off River Cess Town. Occupant's fate unknown.

Mercy Mission

Uzuakoli Abia

On approach to Uzuakoli, the pilot lowered the landing gear but they apparently failed to lock. A belly landing was completed. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

August 24, 1964 1 Fatalities

Spartan Air Services

Whitehorse Yukon

Crashed at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, killing the pilot. Aircraft was stolen by the AME, who was not authorized to fly the aircraft solo, and flown recklessly a short distance up the Yukon River valley, before crashing on the southwest side of the river just above Miles Canyon.

Compania Impulsora de Aviación

Mexico All Mexico

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Mexico during the year 1963. The exact date remains unknown.

Royal Air Force - RAF

Cherbourg-Maupertus Manche

The crew was supposed to land at Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport but was unable to locate the airfield due to a limited visibility caused by foggy conditions. Low fuel reserve forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing on a beach in Cherbourg. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

May 24, 1962 2 Fatalities

Canadian Government

Patricia Bay British Columbia

The aircraft was carrying a passenger and a pilot on behalf of the British Columbia Department of Public Works who should make a view of a bridge located at Sooke before returning to Patricia Bay. Shortly after takeoff the aircraft climbed steeply to about 50 feet slowly veering and rolling to the left in a nose high attitude until it stalled and crashed in flames in a field. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and both occupants were killed. It is believed the pilot was inexperienced.

Royal Air Force - RAF

Mildenhall AFB Suffolk

The crew was completing a local training mission at RAF Mildenhall when an engine failed in flight. The airplane lost height, struck trees, a pole and the roof of a house before crashing in a field located one mile southwest of the airbase. Both crew members were rescued and the aircraft was written off.

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Lancelin Western Australia

On a flight from Jurien Bay to Perth, carrying a load of crayfish, the right engine failed. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing 12 km north of Lancelin. All three occupants were uninjured while the aircraft and the cargo were lost.

February 20, 1961 6 Fatalities

Royal Air Force - RAF

North Barrule Isle of Man

While approaching RAF Jurby in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck a hill and crashed at North Barulle, killing all six occupants. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor due to low clouds. Crew: W/Cdr J. L. Aron, S/Ldr C. Heseltine, F/Lt H. D. Furness, F/Lt B. H. Miller, M/Tech E. N. Robinson, F/Sgt R. J. Bridgeman.

Compania Impulsora de Aviación

Mexico All Mexico

Suffered an accident somewhere in Mexico during the year 1960. The exact date remains unknown. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.

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Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.