Crash of an Avro 652 Anson T.21 near Llandudno: 3 killed
Date & Time:
May 20, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
VV955
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bovingdon – Ballykelly
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a flight from RAF Bovingdon to RAF Ballykelly on behalf of the coastal communications commando. While in cruising altitude, the crew was informed about the deterioration of the weather conditions at destination and was instructed to divert to RAF Valley. Shortly later, while flying in clouds, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Tal y Fan. The aircraft was demolished and all three crew members were killed.
