Date & Time:
Feb 4, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
K6231
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a supply mission, the crew was returning to his base at RAF Dumfries. For unknown reason, the aircraft landed long and was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overrun, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt few yards further on. While all occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Crew from the 10th OAFU.
