No fatalities

Emergency Landing Due to Poor Weather Conditions (K6280)

Borrowby, United KingdomFlight

On March 11, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6280) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Borrowby, United Kingdom in flight. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft made an emergency landing during cruise phase in poor weather, resulting in total loss but no injuries.

What happened

During the cruise phase of flight, the crew encountered adverse meteorological conditions that necessitated an immediate response. The pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure to secure a safe touchdown despite the challenging environment.

The aircraft executed a crash landing, resulting in significant structural damage that rendered it beyond economic repair. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent total loss of the airframe, all personnel on board managed to evacuate successfully. No injuries were reported among the crew members following the incident.