Avro 652 Anson

Operator:

A.G. Mechin & Company

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VP-YKF

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Executive/Corporate/Business

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An engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing. While both occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson XI at RAF Woodvale

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1954

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Registration:

PH760

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Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Yes

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Woodvale - Woodvale

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An undercarriage collapse during the takeoff roll. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were unhurt.

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An undercarriage collapsed during the takeoff procedure.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I off Nazaré: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1954

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2219

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Military

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Atlantic Ocean off Nazaré, killing all five occupants.

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson V in San Borja

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1954

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OB-ABO-341

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Private

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MDF-98

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Crashed in unknown circumstances near San Borja. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson V in La Rinconada: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1954

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HC-SJN

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Cargo

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Plain, Valley

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MDF-182

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Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot, sole on board. He was performing a cargo flight.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson V near Copainalá: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1954 at 0800 LT

Type of aircraft:

Servicios Aéreos de Chiapas

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Registration:

XA-KED

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Takeoff (climb)

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Ten minutes after its takeoff from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft hit the slop of the San Gabriel peak located near the city of Copainalá, about 40 km north of Tuxtla Gutierrez. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson XIX near Jever AFB

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1954

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PH844

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Military

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En route, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing due to a fuel exhaustion. The twin engine aircraft crash landed 8 km northwest of Jever AFB. All four crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson XI in Hamble

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1954

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

PH808

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Training

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