Date & Time:
Jun 10, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Registration:
6083
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rivers - Rivers
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a training exercise in the region of Rivers AFB, Manitoba. En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity. The captain decided to reduce his altitude and attempted an emergency landing in a field located 6 miles east of the airbase. While all four crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.