On July 18, 1947, an Avro 652 Anson (registration G-AIXT) operated by Southern Aerowork was involved in an aviation accident near Croydon, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed during departure from Croydon Airport due to unknown causes, resulting in injuries to both crew members and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase after takeoff from Croydon Airport. The specific registration of the aircraft is not provided in the available records. Following departure, the aircraft crashed for reasons that remain undetermined. Both individuals on board, comprising the flight crew, sustained injuries as a result of the accident. The airframe was declared a total loss and written off following the event.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or investigative conclusions were recorded in the source material regarding the cause of the crash. The primary outcome documented is the physical damage to the aircraft and the medical impact on the crew.
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