Crash of an Avro 652 Anson in Leeds: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 18, 1937
Operator:
Registration:
K8763
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Manston - Manston
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Manston Airport on a night solo training exercice on behalf of 48th Squadron. While performing manoeuvres at low altitude and at low speed, he lost control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed in a field. The pilot Sgt William Hinson was killed.
