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Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in RAF Barrow

Date & Time: May 6, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K6291
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, the aircraft swerved. A gear failed and the aircraft veered off runway before coming to rest. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.