Crash of an Avro 652 Anson 21 in Thornhill
Date & Time:
Jul 4, 1950 at 1200 LT
Operator:
Registration:
VS495
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Thornhill - Thornhill
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight in Thornhill. On final approach, an engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
