1 fatality

1950-02-20: Avro 652 Anson (VT-CXX) — Indian Government — Rahimabad, Pakistan

Rahimabad, PakistanTakeoff (climb)

On February 20, 1950, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VT-CXX) operated by Indian Government was involved in an aviation accident near Rahimabad, Pakistan during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll while conducting a positioning flight for the Civil Aviation Authority of India, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During a scheduled positioning flight conducted on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority of India, an aircraft crashed while attempting to depart. The accident occurred during the takeoff phase of the flight. At the time of the incident, only the pilot was on board the aircraft.

Following the impact, it was confirmed that the pilot sustained fatal injuries. There were no other occupants on the aircraft at the time of the crash. The specific sequence of events leading to the loss of control during the departure roll remains under investigation.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been determined. While the flight was being operated for official purposes by the Indian civil aviation regulator, the precise mechanical or operational failures that led to the accident remain unknown.