No fatalities

Aircraft crash during approach to Bulawayo (VP-RCJ)

Bulawayo-Khumalo, ZimbabweLanding (descent or approach)

On September 24, 1952, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VP-RCJ) operated by Lusaka Air Charter was involved in an aviation accident near Bulawayo-Khumalo, Zimbabwe during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine cargo flight operating between Livingstone and Bulawayo ended in an accident during its approach to Khumalo Airport.

What happened

A cargo mission involving a twin engine aircraft resulted in an accident while approaching Khumalo Airport in Bulawayo. The flight was part of a multi-leg journey that originated in Livingstone, with subsequent scheduled stops planned for Bulawayo and Salisbury.

As the aircraft was maneuvering for its arrival at the airport, it crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. The impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe. There were two injuries reported among the occupants, though no fatalities occurred during the event.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash have not yet been established, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Sept 1952 Avro 652 Anson accident near Bulawayo-Khumalo, Zimbabwe?

A twin-engine cargo flight operating between Livingstone and Bulawayo ended in an accident during its approach to Khumalo Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 1952 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Sept 1952 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration VP-RCJ, operated by Lusaka Air Charter, at Bulawayo-Khumalo, Zimbabwe.