Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I at RAF Saint Eval
Date & Time:
Mar 2, 1940
Operator:
Registration:
K8766
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint Eval -Saint Eval
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from at RAF Saint Eval, while climbing, an engine failed. The crew decided to return when, while completing a last turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed some 200 metres short of runway. Both crewmen were seriously injured. The crew was conducting a local training exercise.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.
