No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft veers off runway at Guernsey airport in crosswinds (K8781)

Saint Peter-La Villiaze, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On November 5, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K8781) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Saint Peter-La Villiaze, 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane landed at St Peter-La Villiaze Airport in strong crosswinds, swerved after touchdown, and came to rest against a hedge. All four crew members evacuated safely without injury.

What happened

The incident occurred following a flight from Thorney Island. The twin engine airplane arrived at St Peter-La Villiaze Airport in Guernsey under conditions of strong crosswinds. Upon touchdown, the aircraft lost directional stability and swerved. It subsequently veered off the runway surface and came to rest against a hedge.

All four members of the crew evacuated the aircraft safely. The source material identifies the crew as consisting of a pilot, a copilot, and two aircrew members, but specific names are omitted in accordance with privacy guidelines regarding private individuals.