No fatalities

Training Aircraft Runway Excursion at RAF Llanbedr (VL300)

Llanbedr AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On October 7, 1960, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VL300) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Llanbedr AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight at RAF Llanbedr ended in a runway excursion after landing. The aircraft veered off the runway, tearing off its undercarriage and partially shearing the left wing. Both crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location The incident occurred at RAF Llanbedr during a local training flight. The aircraft was on the ground after completing its landing when the event began. ## Sequence of Events After landing, the aircraft swung and veered off the runway. As it contacted a soil field, the undercarriage was torn off. The aircraft came to rest with its left wing partially sheared off. ## Damage and Injuries Both crew members were uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, including the loss of the undercarriage and partial shearing of the left wing. No other injuries or damage were reported in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Oct 1960 Avro 652 Anson accident near Llanbedr AFB, United Kingdom?

A local training flight at RAF Llanbedr ended in a runway excursion after landing. The aircraft veered off the runway, tearing off its undercarriage and partially shearing the left wing. Both crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Oct 1960 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Oct 1960 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration VL300, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Llanbedr AFB, United Kingdom.