Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Clayton
Date & Time:
Nov 11, 1942
Registration:
AW866
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing due to fuel starvation. The twin engine aircraft crash landed in a cane field and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members were unhurt.
Probable cause:
Fuel starvation.