Avro 652 Anson

Operator:

Yellowknife Airways

Registration:

CF-EKJ

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yellowknife – Fort Rae – Martin Lake

MSN:

MDF-287

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Yellowknife

Northwest Territories

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Canada

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North America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

3820

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Shortly after takeoff from Yellowknife Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered serious difficulties to gain height. It then hit a building and crashed. Both crew members who were performing an on-demand cargo flight were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the total weight of the aircraft was 1,400 pounds above the MTOW. Investigations revealed that the aircraft was parked on the ramp for six days prior to the accident and the crew failed to deice the plane before departure. No deicing, defrosting or contaminent removal was performed prior to departure. In such conditions, the aircraft failed to gain height due to a loss of lift, loss of aerodynamic performances and a subsequent overload.

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Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Jersey

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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G-AIXZ

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Cargo

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Croydon – Jersey

MSN:

EG646

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1946

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The crew was performing a cargo flight from Croydon to Jersey with a load of newspapers. On final approach, the twin engine aircraft was too low and hit the ground few dozen yards short of runway. On impact, the undercarriage were sheared off, the airplane slid for several yards and hit a stone wall before coming to rest. Both pilots were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson T.21 in RAF Hullavington

Date & Time: Jan 1, 1951

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VS580

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Training

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Hullavington - Hullavington

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Shortly after takeoff from RAF Hullavington, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crash landed in a field. Both crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that both engines lost power shortly after rotation for unknown reason. The crew was engaged in a local training mission.

Probable cause:

Loss of engine power after rotation.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson in Oran: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1950

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56.S.37

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Oran - Oran

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Shortly after takeoff from Oran-Es Senia Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed for unknown reason. Both pilots were killed.
Crew (56S Squadron):
1QM Marcel Fustec,
2Mot Lyonel François.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Le Touquet

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1950

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VH-BDX

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Le Touquet – Croydon

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Crashed on takeoff at Le Touquet Airport for unknown reason. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The aircraft was already damaged in a wheels-up landing near Cranbrook, Kent, after an engine failure over the English Channel on February 6, 1950. It suffered a second accident on November 18, 1950 near Boulogne, France.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I into the Tuggerah Lake

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1950

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VH-AYE

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Flight

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Private

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En route from Toowoomba, the aircraft suffered an engine failure while approaching Central Coast, NSW. The pilot attempted an emergency landing into the Teggurah Lake. The aircraft came to rest in shallow water and was considered as damaged beyond repair. The pilot was unhurt. The aircraft was owned by T. M. S. Hall.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson in Pozieres

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1950

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VH-BKL

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Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Plain, Valley

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Brisbane – Glen Innes – Armidale

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The twin engine aircraft crashed at Zanatta's property located near Pozieres, in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland. The plane was en route from Eagle Farm Airport (Brisbane) to Armidale Airport via Glen Innes when one engine caught fire in flight, filling the cockpit with smoke. The airplane crashed on its belly and suffered considerable damage although the pilot and three passengers were uninjured.

Probable cause:

Engine fire in flight.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson T.21 near Glen Loch

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1950

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VS501

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While performing a training flight, the crew encountered an engine failure. The pilot in command attempted an emergency landing and the aircraft crash landed 12 miles north of Glen Loch. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Emiliano Zapata: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1950 at 1630 LT

Type of aircraft:

Servicios Aéreos de Chiapas

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